Why We Ask So Many Questions: Your Child's Full Story is Our Best Clue

If you’ve decided to work with Orzu Kids, you’ve probably opened our intake form and wondered, "Why is this so long?" You're used to the ten-minute, symptom-focused visit. Suddenly, we're asking about your child’s birth history, your pregnancy, every ear infection, and every craving they’ve ever had.

We understand that it can feel overwhelming, but here is the simple truth: We are health detectives, and your child's complete story is our best clue.

The Problem with the Quick-Fix Approach

When a doctor has only minutes, they have to focus on the loudest symptom—the headache, the rash, or the anxiety—and prescribe a treatment. This approach never gets to the "why." It keeps you in an exhausting and expensive cycle of trying things that ultimately fail because the true root cause remains hidden.

Our mission is to end that guessing game. We are dedicated to the integrative assessment necessary to uncover the foundational issues driving your child's struggles.

Why Every Detail Matters in Functional Medicine

Our functional medicine for kids approach is different because we treat the whole person, not just the disease. We know that a child’s chronic anxiety today might be linked to a round of antibiotics they took five years ago, or a nutrient deficiency that began in utero.

Here is what we are looking for in your child's story:

• The Early Clues (Birth History): We ask about your pregnancy and birth because early events—like a C-section, antibiotic use, or the mother's health during pregnancy—can determine the initial makeup of your child's gut microbiome. This foundation impacts immunity, mood, and focus for years to come.

• The Gut-Brain Connection (Diet & Digestion): Detailed questions about diet, digestion, and cravings help us uncover hidden inflammation, food sensitivities, and nutrient deficiencies. These are the primary drivers of issues like chronic anxiety and ADHD.

• The Environmental Load: We look at everything from daily screen time and sleep routines to environmental exposures. These external factors place a load on your child's nervous system, contributing to emotional and behavioral dysregulation.

Your Full Story is Our Roadmap

By dedicating the time upfront to a truly comprehensive intake, we are not wasting your time—we are saving it. Every answer helps us put together the missing pieces of your child's health puzzle before we even meet you for the Initial Case Review.

The result is a clear, personalized roadmap that moves beyond treating symptoms to create lasting wellness and emotional resilience for your child.

Ready to find the answers hidden in your child's story?

Schedule an Initial Case Review with us today.