What should I do if my child is anorexic?

  Anorexia nervosa is a common condition in which children lose their appetite for a longer period of time, have an aversion to eating, or even refuse to eat, without other diseases. It mostly occurs in children aged 1 to 6 years, with a higher incidence in urban areas than in rural areas, and is mostly related to improper feeding. The prognosis is generally good. However, if anorexia is prolonged, insufficient nutritional intake, growth retardation, lack of qi and blood, and reduced resistance to disease, it can easily lead to secondary noma, anemia, rickets, recurrent colds, coughs, bronchitis and other diseases.  The reason for this is 1. The influence of systemic diseases: such as peptic ulcer, acute and chronic hepatitis, acute and chronic enteritis, long-term constipation, etc. can cause anorexia.  2, the influence of drugs.  3, trace element deficiency and some endocrine hormone deficiency: zinc deficiency often shows anorexia, some endocrine hormones such as hypothyroidism, adrenocorticotropic hormone relative deficiency can also show anorexia.  4, climate: such as the summer heat is also the cause of anorexia.  5, improper feeding: only children are spoiled, parents lack scientific feeding knowledge, indiscriminate snacking, excessive cold drinks, indiscriminate “nutritious food”, some high-protein, high-sugar food but make appetite decline.  Conventional treatment 1.Take your child to the hospital for a comprehensive examination to rule out chronic diseases that can cause anorexia, such as iron and zinc deficiency.  2.Take Chinese and Western medicines that regulate the spleen and stomach and promote digestion and absorption.  3.Therapeutic methods of Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture points of four sutures, chiropractic treatment, etc.  4, regular diet, regular meals, to ensure dietary hygiene; regular life, sufficient sleep, regular bowel movements; nutrition should be comprehensive, more coarse grains and vegetables, fruits and vegetables; less into high protein, high fat, high sugar food, such as chocolate, cream, sweet drinks, cold and fried food; more indiscriminate use of supplements, tonic.  5, strengthen the spiritual care, so that the child to maintain a good mood. Do not be obedient to the child, nor scold, avoid unrealistically high requirements for their studies, life and other aspects, so that they form a burden on the mind.  6, strengthen physical exercise, such as long-distance running, swimming, etc.