4 reasons why children have poor appetite

Below are the 4 most common reasons why your baby suddenly loses his appetite!

1. Sore throat

A sign that your baby has a sore throat (or throat disease) is that he or she still drinks milk well but refuses food. You can check your baby's throat by shining a small flashlight, and you should use a long, clean spoon to hold the baby's tongue while examining the throat.

-If the throat is red, your baby may have a fever (you should take your baby's temperature for an accurate result). At this time, you should let your baby rest, drink plenty of water and use fever-reducing medicine as directed by your doctor.

- If your baby's throat shows signs of swelling (without a fever), you should take him to see a doctor. In this case, he may have a throat disease.

2. Abdominal pain

Check to see if your baby has diarrhea despite eating little. If so, it is likely that your baby has a poor appetite due to a stomachache or digestive disorder.

You should feed your baby soft, liquid foods that require as little chewing as possible. You can still give your baby energy-rich foods such as fish, chicken or eggs. You should also give your baby more water to replace the amount of water lost during diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, you should take your baby to see a doctor.

3. Bloating

Children who are sedentary, eat foods that are difficult to digest, or eat too much in one meal will also feel bored during the remaining meals.

You should maintain your baby's play routine. In addition, you should not feed your baby too much protein (it can make your baby feel heavy). You should avoid overeating your baby, especially during snacks.

If your baby cannot poop, he may be constipated. In this case, you should increase the amount of green vegetables and filtered water for your baby. This diet will help your baby's stool become soft and loose, making it easier for him to poop. Especially in hot weather, your baby will not only lose water when urinating but also lose water due to sweating.

If your baby is constipated and has pain and bleeding, he may have chronic constipation. This condition gets worse the longer it is left untreated. The pain may cause your baby to be afraid of going to the toilet and try to hold it in. You should take your baby to the doctor soon. The doctor may prescribe anal lubricant (or suppository) to help your baby pass stool more easily.

At the same time, you should encourage your baby every time he is ready to poop. You should also maintain the habit of pooping at a fixed time of day for your baby.

4. Urinary tract infection

If your baby complains of pain when urinating, he may have a urinary tract infection. Other signs of this infection include bedwetting, a slight fever and abdominal pain.

You should give your baby enough water every day; at the same time, you should also take your baby to see a doctor promptly.

According to Young Knowledge