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How To Improve Weight And Appetite Of An Infant?

Hi Doctor, I am worried about growth chart of my kid (11 months old) his weight is much less than normal. (6.5 kg only). His apetite is very weak. He do not take any solid meal in one go. he takes 2 spoon and then say no to the remaining food...His weight has reduced from 6.9 to 6.5 in a period of 2 months. We have visited to lot of doctors, but nothing of great help. Even we had a discussion with Dr. Vidhya in your panel (healthcare magic- chat) but no positive solution came out of it. We are still in dilema what should we do. as all the doctors just say wait everything is fine... But upto when... Can u help us out in providing a concrete advise for my kid....The concerns of my kid are as:1. Loss in weight 2. Less appetite and prefers only liquid items 3.
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi...a 11 month old kid weighing only 6.5 kg is definitely not fine. But I would like you to answer some of my questions because without proper history it is very difficult to assess and come to a conclusion.

Questions:
1. What was the birth weight and what is the current weight and length?
2. How is the attaining of developmental milestones?
3. Is the stool oily and floats in the pan?
4. Is there any colour change in the hair or skin?
5. Is there any history of recurrent serious infections?

Please get back to me with answers to above questions and I will be in a better position regarding your kid's growth and development and glad to help and guide you further.

You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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How To Improve Weight And Appetite Of An Infant?

Hi...a 11 month old kid weighing only 6.5 kg is definitely not fine. But I would like you to answer some of my questions because without proper history it is very difficult to assess and come to a conclusion. Questions: 1. What was the birth weight and what is the current weight and length? 2. How is the attaining of developmental milestones? 3. Is the stool oily and floats in the pan? 4. Is there any colour change in the hair or skin? 5. Is there any history of recurrent serious infections? Please get back to me with answers to above questions and I will be in a better position regarding your kid s growth and development and glad to help and guide you further. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below - www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696 Regards - Dr. Sumanth