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What Causes Lack Of Appetite To Child?

Hi Dr Santosh,My child is 5.5 yrs old. He takes very less food in a day. He goes to school with 1 glass of milke then eat very-2 less breakfast if it is of his choice . Then on Lunch, 1 roti, sabzi then in Dinner 1 roti,daal.Please advice how to increase his diet. his weight is 18.5 kg.
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query about lack of appetite in your child . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like slow growth of the child , sickness , stress , depression , annorexia nervosa , medications like antibiotics , anemia , Intestinal worms and irregular bowel movements. I would sugges you to consult pediatrician for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order blood test , stool test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe drug like albendazole , iron tablets , laxatives and do counseling . For now drink plenty of water and avoid fatty and spicy food .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Lack Of Appetite To Child?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query about lack of appetite in your child . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like slow growth of the child , sickness , stress , depression , annorexia nervosa , medications like antibiotics , anemia , Intestinal worms and irregular bowel movements. I would sugges you to consult pediatrician for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order blood test , stool test and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe drug like albendazole , iron tablets , laxatives and do counseling . For now drink plenty of water and avoid fatty and spicy food . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari