Question
A 4-year-old child dislikes snacks and regular meals and also doesn’t like to drink water. They have bad breath, often cry out at night during naptime, and are irritable. They have not received any treatment in the past. We hope to find methods to stabilize the child’s appetite, resolve the bad breath, and address the irritability.
Answer
The child may have some digestive issues that require careful attention. It’s advisable to adopt a strategy of small, frequent meals and choose foods that are easy to digest. If the child cries out at night, it is usually due to a calcium deficiency or being startled, so it’s important to check for a lack of trace elements and supplement them promptly. At the same time,Jianpi San (tonifying the spleen) medications should be taken. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health.