Question
Recently, some children at the age of two have shown a reluctance to eat and a decrease in milk intake. How should parents handle this situation?
Answer
When two-year-olds don’t want to eat and have a decrease in milk intake, it may be due to weak spleen and stomach. Common symptoms include bloating, stomachache, belching, loss of appetite, and feeling full after eating. Consider using Chinese medicine like Xiangsha Liujun Wan for regulation, which has shown some effectiveness. Additionally, the diet should be light and avoid spicy and irritating foods. If the symptoms are suspected of enteritis, treatment with Huoxiang Zhengqi Wan and flucloxacillin capsules can be considered. It’s also important to drink plenty of water, maintain electrolyte balance in the body, and consider fluid supplementation if symptoms are severe.