Suggest Treatment For Lack Of Appetite In A Child

Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016

Question: My daughter has turn 1 on 19/5/2016. She an very active baby but since last 2 weeks she has given up on eating proper meals. Before 2 weeks she had proper diet until she had fever which was cured within 2 days of medication prescribed by the pediatrician.
But now we are worried and we have to force feed here.
Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Arun (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no need to worry, will improve soon

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
I understand that your daughter is not eating well as she was before the fever.
Let me reassure you that temporary decrease in appetite occurs after fever .
This could be because fever induced suppression of appetite, altered taste because of medicines, etc.
But all this will last for a few weeks maximum.
Your daughter should regain her eating habits.
Just avoid force feeding, which will create aversion to food. Give her the food she likes, let her eat on her own or from your plate. Let her play and enjoy food during mealtime.
Always eat together as a family.
Try giving more fruits and vegetables.
Continue medicines as advised. She will be better soon.
Wishing your daughter speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

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