The treatment of picky eating in children depends on the cause, if it is physiological, mainly through education and guidance; if it is caused by zinc deficiency, iron deficiency, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions to supplement the zinc gluconate oral solution, zinc glycyrrhizate, zinc, iron and calcium complex zinc and ferrous succinate and other medications.
1. Physiological picky eating: children may be picky eaters due to early introduction of complementary foods, playing during meals, scolding and scolding by parents, etc. It is necessary to feed children reasonably, develop good eating habits and encourage them to eat on their own.
2. Zinc deficiency: Zinc deficiency is an important cause of picky eating. Zinc deficiency can lead to loss of appetite and abnormal taste bud sensation, resulting in picky eating. Zinc supplements should be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
3. Iron deficiency: Iron deficiency can also lead to the occurrence of xenophagia, which can cause babies to picky eating, partiality, xenophagy and other manifestations. It is necessary to follow the doctor’s advice to supplement iron supplements such as ferrous succinate for treatment.
There may be other reasons why children are picky eaters, so it is recommended that they go to the hospital in a timely manner for a complete examination to determine the cause of the disease and then give targeted treatment or therapy. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.