Question
What are the signs when a baby refuses to eat?
Answer
When a child exhibits a refusal to eat, it could be due to a variety of illnesses, such as the recently highlighted respiratory infections caused by Coxsackievirus and other enteroviruses, nutritional anemia, intestinal parasites, deficiencies in trace elements, rickets, chronic gastrointestinal diseases, hepatitis, gastroenteritis, and even angular cheilitis. These conditions can all lead to a child losing interest in eating. A child’s reluctance to eat may be a signal of illness and should not be overlooked.