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What Should Be Done To Improve The Health Conditions Of A 10 Year Old Child?

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My son is almost 10 years old. He diet is poor & I'm concerned about he's health. He is only drinking sugary milk shakes and chocolate. He is very fussy and picks at he's food at meal times. He as poor appetite.

How can I increase he's ? He looks anaemic and is very skinny

Thank you
posted on Sun, 9 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Exclude worm infestation first.
Give an appetiser like cyproheptadine.
Suppliment with vitamin mineral and protein preparations.
Give the foods he likes and not the foods which you feel good for him.
Still he is not eating he may be suffering from a chronic disease like TB.
Consult pediatrician for guidance.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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What Should Be Done To Improve The Health Conditions Of A 10 Year Old Child?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Exclude worm infestation first. Give an appetiser like cyproheptadine. Suppliment with vitamin mineral and protein preparations. Give the foods he likes and not the foods which you feel good for him. Still he is not eating he may be suffering from a chronic disease like TB. Consult pediatrician for guidance. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics