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Suggest Ways To Improve Appetite In A Toddler
Hi I am Rathi My son is six and a half years old He weighs 43 pounds He is not hungry all the time Doctor asked me to give probiotics Is there any other way that I can improve his appetite When I read online I came to know of zinc iron and Hcl deficiencies what should I do ext
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
Hi Rathi,
I understand your concerns.
The very first thing I advise to find out why he is having lack of appetite:
- anemia: get a complete blood count testing
- intestinal parasites: get an examination of his stool for ova/parasites
- bad diet: do not give him chips, juices, etc. near the meals as they will not let him eat.
Multivitamins containing zinc, iron can help, but need to determine if your child really lacks them.
All the best!
I understand your concerns.
The very first thing I advise to find out why he is having lack of appetite:
- anemia: get a complete blood count testing
- intestinal parasites: get an examination of his stool for ova/parasites
- bad diet: do not give him chips, juices, etc. near the meals as they will not let him eat.
Multivitamins containing zinc, iron can help, but need to determine if your child really lacks them.
All the best!
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