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Hi, My 5 year old has a large belly. She is in the 35 percentile for height and the 35 percentile for weight. She eats pretty healthy but she doesn t like meat so I find myself meeting her protein needs with nuts, peanut butter, and dairy. She has a bowel movement every day and doesn t seem to complain about stomach or gas issues. When she was 4 I asked her doctor and she said it was just a toddler belly. Now she is 5 and although she has grown it is still there and larger/rounder than ever. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.
Hi Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. 3 things i would advice you 1. Increase protein content and restrict refined sugars and fat. Less protein will make muscle flabby and protruding belly 2. Get vitamin d levels , if low she will benefit from vitamin d treatment 3. Deworming once a year Wishing your child speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun
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What Causes Large Belly In A Child?
Hi Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. 3 things i would advice you 1. Increase protein content and restrict refined sugars and fat. Less protein will make muscle flabby and protruding belly 2. Get vitamin d levels , if low she will benefit from vitamin d treatment 3. Deworming once a year Wishing your child speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun