Question
My child is a rabbit-year baby, almost 9 years old, healthy, but not gaining weight and is thin. Their fingers always have pointy spikes. I want to go to the hospital for a check-up. Which department should I visit? Thank you, doctor.
Answer
A child not gaining weight is often directly related to their level of physical activity. If there are no underlying symptoms, it mainly involves enhancing nutrition and preventing prolonged hunger. There’s no need for a thorough examination in such cases. If a detailed examination is necessary, I suggest looking at their constitution. A TCM practitioner can also assess their constitution, as being thin can be related to excess heat. This interpretation cannot be specific without further examination. The pointy spikes on the fingers are related to repeated self-hitting. These are my suggestions for this issue, hoping they are helpful to you. Wishing you health!