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What Causes Loss Of Appetite In A Child?
i have a friend who has a 1 year old girl that doesnt ever feel hungry and loses all of her nutrients when she eats? the lab test are showing no improvement but she does eat and the doctor that she is going to feels like is not feeding her and wants to get DCFS/CPS involved but the other 2 kids she has are fine and healthy...the question is...what could be causing her to lose all the nutrition in a toddler like this?
Sat, 25 Apr 2020
Hi,
To have a clear idea of the situation, I need few more details- her birth weight, present weight, and present length if possible. This will tell us whether she is getting enough nutrients or not.
If weight and length are normal and she is active&playful, I won't be worried. Otherwise, we have to rule out anemia first, the most common cause of anorexia in clinical practice.
Other causes like any systemic disorders are uncommon and need to suspect when anemia is corrected and weight gain is inadequate. Kindly discuss with her pediatrician.
Meanwhile deworm her with a single dose of albendazole 200mg, if not done in past 6 months. Include nutrient rich items in diet- dairy products, fat, oils, fruits, nuts and pulses. Avoid caffeinated items and junk foods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK
To have a clear idea of the situation, I need few more details- her birth weight, present weight, and present length if possible. This will tell us whether she is getting enough nutrients or not.
If weight and length are normal and she is active&playful, I won't be worried. Otherwise, we have to rule out anemia first, the most common cause of anorexia in clinical practice.
Other causes like any systemic disorders are uncommon and need to suspect when anemia is corrected and weight gain is inadequate. Kindly discuss with her pediatrician.
Meanwhile deworm her with a single dose of albendazole 200mg, if not done in past 6 months. Include nutrient rich items in diet- dairy products, fat, oils, fruits, nuts and pulses. Avoid caffeinated items and junk foods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK
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