Question
A three-year-old child recently refuses to eat dinner at night and frequently experiences vomiting. The child eats normally at home but vomits during breakfast and school meals, especially when vegetables are included in the food. The child has been told by two traditional Chinese medicine practitioners that there is no need to worry and has been advised not to force the child to eat when they refuse, and it can be tried to let the child go hungry for a few days. The parents are concerned about the child’s vomiting symptoms and hope to resolve the issue through dietary therapy.
Answer
A three-year-old child experiencing a refusal of dinner and frequent vomiting may indicate a problem with the digestive system. It is important to pay attention to dietary adjustments, with food being light and avoiding cold foods. Consider giving the child someJianpi San (tonifying the spleen) medication, such asJianpi San granules (tonifying granules), or using probiotics like MamiAi. Additionally, avoid forcing the child to eat and instead adopt a method of small, frequent meals, providing easily digestible foods. Observe the child’s eating habits and adjust the diet and treatment accordingly.