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Can Not Gaining Enough Weight In An Infant Be Due To Worms In Stomach?

Hi, My baby (girl) is 14 months old and she is still 17 pounds in weight ( Any adivce on this is greatly appriciated. Thank you.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

The cause for low weight must be evaluated. Most possible cause will be malnutrition. Make sure that she is taking adequate and healthy diet appropriate for her age. Worm infestation is a possibility and you can try anti worm medicine like albendazole empirically.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Can Not Gaining Enough Weight In An Infant Be Due To Worms In Stomach?

Hello, The cause for low weight must be evaluated. Most possible cause will be malnutrition. Make sure that she is taking adequate and healthy diet appropriate for her age. Worm infestation is a possibility and you can try anti worm medicine like albendazole empirically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician