“My child's appetite has lessened after a throat infection. What should I do?”
My daughter is 7 years old and had a throat infection, after which her appetite has really gone down. What could be the reason? How can I help her?
2 Answers
Make sure she’s drinking plenty of fluids and offer several small meals a day. Try cold soft foods like applesauce and yogurt.
After a throat infection the tonsils may remain swollen for several weeks. Give foods that are soft and cold and make sure she gets plenty of fluids. Make sure she was checked for strep and mononucleosis. Mono can make her throat sore and have no energy for up to 6 weeks
