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What Causes Appetite Loss In Children?
Question: Hi, I have a son of Age 1.9 yrs, and his weight is 11 approximate,
We have stopped feeding mothers milk in the age 1.5, and now he is been advised to provide XXXXXXX with B-protein powder,
He haves food very less, and say no for every at the time of feeding the food.
Please suggest is it common at this age or is there any medicine to get hungry and to gain his weight?
We have stopped feeding mothers milk in the age 1.5, and now he is been advised to provide XXXXXXX with B-protein powder,
He haves food very less, and say no for every at the time of feeding the food.
Please suggest is it common at this age or is there any medicine to get hungry and to gain his weight?
Brief Answer:
Food fads are common at this age
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
It is pretty common for kids at this age to become fussy eaters.
I usually advice my patients three things
1) Iron and multivitamins . This usually helps kids to improve their hunger. I usuallly give for three months.
2) Addition of pediasure or protein supplements like b protein.
Try various brands, your child may like atleast one taste .
3) Wholesome diet with cereals, pulses, fruits, withone teaspoon ghee or oil to each feed.
His weight is good and in normal range.
Wishing him good health
Dr Arun
Food fads are common at this age
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
It is pretty common for kids at this age to become fussy eaters.
I usually advice my patients three things
1) Iron and multivitamins . This usually helps kids to improve their hunger. I usuallly give for three months.
2) Addition of pediasure or protein supplements like b protein.
Try various brands, your child may like atleast one taste .
3) Wholesome diet with cereals, pulses, fruits, withone teaspoon ghee or oil to each feed.
His weight is good and in normal range.
Wishing him good health
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thanks for your reply,
I have a question on the below point 1.
1) Iron and multivitamins . This usually helps kids to improve their hunger. I usuallly give for three months.
Please give me the prescription on (Iron and multivitamins) to use.
I have a question on the below point 1.
1) Iron and multivitamins . This usually helps kids to improve their hunger. I usuallly give for three months.
Please give me the prescription on (Iron and multivitamins) to use.
Brief Answer:
see below
Detailed Answer:
It is unethical to give a prescription online. However I shall name the brands I commonly use at my clinic.
Iron : Trifer or hemsi pd or orofer drops 1ml once daily.
Multivitamins : Zincovit syrup 5ml once a day.
You can discuss with your treating doctor for a prescription.
Regards
see below
Detailed Answer:
It is unethical to give a prescription online. However I shall name the brands I commonly use at my clinic.
Iron : Trifer or hemsi pd or orofer drops 1ml once daily.
Multivitamins : Zincovit syrup 5ml once a day.
You can discuss with your treating doctor for a prescription.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks for providing the medicine details. .I have purchased the medicines. .
can you please let me know the time of giving cyrup is it before meal or early morning or in the night...
can you please let me know the time of giving cyrup is it before meal or early morning or in the night...
Brief Answer:
anytime once a day
Detailed Answer:
You can anytime in a day. Once daily.
Preferably after food.
Regards
anytime once a day
Detailed Answer:
You can anytime in a day. Once daily.
Preferably after food.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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