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Video content is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Nam Phong - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
Anorexia in children is not a medical condition, so misconceptions such as anorexia children needing supplements are completely incorrect. The addition of vitamins and drugs, syrups for children with anorexia is not necessary.
Causes of anorexia children include:
Acute respiratory infections; Viral infections or dental diseases; Anorexia has psychological causes such as: Children are forced to eat, children are stressed, pressured... Mistakes due to eating. Currently, many parents are worried about "what should an anorexic child gain weight slowly?" or "What should an anorexic child do?". In this regard, Master, Doctor Nguyen Nam Phong - Vinmec Phu Quoc said that, in general, vitamins are necessary for children. However, for children with anorexia, they often lack vitamins of groups A, B and D. In which, vitamin A is necessary for the development of children's vision, vitamin B supports the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose, and group B vitamins. It is water soluble and cannot be stored in the body. Therefore, parents should supplement vitamin B group for children through the diet. Vitamin D helps absorb calcium and phosphorus, thereby building strong bones in children. In addition, children with anorexia should supplement with zinc to help eat more appetizing.
Anorexia in children is not a medical condition, so misconceptions such as anorexia children needing supplements are completely incorrect. The addition of vitamins and drugs, syrups for children with anorexia is not necessary.
When children show signs of anorexia, parents should not use syrup for anorexia children immediately, but find out what the cause of anorexia is. From there, there will be a suitable solution.
Children with deficiency or excess of vitamins are also not good for health. Therefore, parents should only give vitamin supplements to their children when absolutely necessary, with a doctor's prescription. In the case of not knowing "what should an anorexic child gain weight slowly?" or "What should an anorexic child do?" then take the child to a specialist for the most accurate advice. Absolutely do not arbitrarily treat children because it can make anorexia worse.
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