What are the symptoms of anorexia in children?

Anorexia in children is also clinically known as childhood anorexia, which is actually an indication of a pathological manifestation. Normal children rarely have this problem. If this problem occurs, it means that the child’s intestinal system is not very good. It may be caused by intestinal disorders, or due to some disease that leads to poor appetite and other factors. So next let’s take a brief look at the symptoms of anorexia in children.

1. Anorexia: Anorexia actually refers to loss of appetite due to bad eating habits or various acute or chronic diseases, and a significant decrease in food intake. Severe anorexia can affect growth and development and cause malnutrition. The main symptom is that the patient has not wanted to eat or drink milk for a long time. The general condition is good, without symptoms such as abdominal distension, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. However, if not taken seriously, the symptoms of anorexia may worsen significantly and make treatment more difficult.

2. Malnutrition: It can develop from anorexia or stagnation, and is characterized by sallow complexion, thin muscles, sparse hair, bloated abdomen, exposed blue veins, or a sunken abdomen like a boat. The disease course is long, affects growth and development, and is prone to complications of other diseases. This situation needs to be taken seriously, and we still need to go to the hospital for treatment, otherwise the consequences will be beyond our ability to bear. Of course, the consequences are relatively serious, and children suffer relatively more.

3. Anorexia: Anorexia should be distinguished from anorexia. Although both involve a reduction in food intake, those with anorexia have a normal appetite and are hungry. It is just that due to various reasons, such as oropharyngeal ulcers, toothache, difficulty in swallowing or abdominal pain, people feel uncomfortable when eating, are afraid of or refuse to eat, which leads to a decrease in food intake. This eventually leads to anorexia in children. This situation needs immediate treatment, otherwise it will affect the child's growth and development. Due to insufficient energy intake, the child may feel weak and lack energy every day, so it needs to be taken seriously.

If a child has anorexia, the problem needs to be solved immediately, otherwise it will affect the child's growth and development. Because children are in the process of development, they need more energy than adults, and the energy is consumed very quickly. As for anorexia, there are many types of treatment options clinically, so family members don’t need to worry too much.