Question
My child has had no appetite for four consecutive days. We went to the hospital yesterday, and the test results were normal. However, they still don’t want to eat anything today, and I’m worried that the illness may have worsened.
Answer
The child may have a mild upper respiratory infection or an oral ulcer causing a decrease in appetite. Painful oral ulcers can lead to drooling and refusal to eat, and hand, foot, and mouth disease lesions may appear simultaneously. Blisters and rashes usually fade after a week. It is recommended to bring the child to a specialist for a follow-up visit and to provide enough care and attention.