Question
A six-month-old child refuses to eat solid food, formula milk, and even dislikes breast milk. How should this be addressed? What is the current treatment situation and its effectiveness? What kind of help are you seeking? How can we get the child to eat? Thank you for your assistance.
Answer
When a child experiences a refusal to eat, it is first important to consider the possibility of zinc deficiency, as zinc deficiency can lead to decreased taste sensation and reduced appetite, causing anorexia or picky eating. The treatment principle focuses on regulating the spleen and stomach, invigorating Qi and nourishing the stomach, and can use traditional Chinese medicine preparations such as Xingpi Yangwei Granules, Seabuckthorn Granules, and Jianpi Xiaojie Oral Liquid. Traditional Chinese medicine has few side effects and is an ideal choice for regulating a child’s spleen and stomach. Wishing you health.