Question
Parent inquires about a four-year-old child’s refusal to eat. The child is four years old and refuses to eat, does not eat snacks much, and likes to drink water. The parent wants to know where the problem lies.
Answer
Doctor responds to the parent’s inquiry about a four-year-old child’s refusal to eat. Asks about the duration of symptoms, whether the child’s weight and height are developing delayed, and whether the child has a selective diet or takes in less of all foods. Long-term symptoms may require checking for nutritional deficiency or abnormal gastrointestinal development. If the symptoms recur recently, it is necessary to check for herpes in the mouth and throat or other issues, as well as whether there is a lack of zinc or anemia. Mineral and blood routine tests can be performed, and consideration can be given to using pediatrician or Baoziyan’s Chinese patent medicines for adjustment.