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What Causes Loss Of Appetite In A Child?
our grandson, age 10, has lost his appetite. Won t eat breakfast, eats little lunch, doesn t eat supper. Has lost weight. Still has energy, but wanes quickly. Has been going on for several weeks. He is slightly built and short of stature. We are concerned about the loss or desire to eat.
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Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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As per your history is concerned first do a stool exam to ruled out intestinal parasites and secondly give multivitamin syrup A-Z.Never give any allopathic appetizers rather give Liv 52 syrup.Thanks
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