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Many parents face the challenge of their children refusing to eat, leading to concerns about nutritional deficiencies, impaired growth, and weight loss. However, it’s important to understand that occasional decreased appetite or picky eating is common in healthy children, just like adults sometimes experience loss of appetite without a clear cause. The key is to monitor your child’s eating patterns and seek medical attention if necessary.
6 Signs to Watch for
- Refusing to eat certain foods: This could indicate a food allergy or an eating disorder, which is a mental health condition.
- Eating less at home or school: This could suggest environmental issues at either location.
- Expressing concerns about weight or comparing their body to others: This could be a sign of an eating disorder.
- Experiencing changes in personality or appearing withdrawn: This could indicate a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or emotional distress.
- Exhibiting physical symptoms like mouth sores, stomach pain, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea: This could signal a digestive issue or another medical condition.
- Taking medications that can cause side effects leading to decreased appetite.
Immediate Medical Attention
If your child refuses to eat for more than 48 hours or refuses to drink fluids for more than 24 hours, seek immediate medical attention in the emergency room for prompt evaluation.
Nacharin Phiphopthatsanee, M.D.
Adult Psychiatrist
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