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What Causes Excess Hunger In Children?
My 9 year old daughter is excessively hungry. She says that her stomach actually hurts. If given the chance, she would eat a whole box of crackers, and then be excited that dinner is almost ready. She constantly sneaks food and it is rare to find her without food in her hands. Could there be a problem causing this?
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Sat, 11 Oct 2014
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Thanks for the question.
By your description it seems that the child does have some problem either gastric, other systemic(endicrine/ nuronal etc.) or some psychological issue.
You have not mentioned her height and weight which would have indicated to at least some of the things.
In this situation it seems visiting a pediatrician will be of great help as a doctor can see more than you tell.
Earlier the better
By your description it seems that the child does have some problem either gastric, other systemic(endicrine/ nuronal etc.) or some psychological issue.
You have not mentioned her height and weight which would have indicated to at least some of the things.
In this situation it seems visiting a pediatrician will be of great help as a doctor can see more than you tell.
Earlier the better
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