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What Causes Poor Weight Gain In A Child?

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Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017
Question: My Toddler will not gain weight and is 2 and in 9 month clothing and infant shoes. Doctors are concerned and taking blood.
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Weight Gain

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
This could be due to several different causes. It could be anemia, or a hormonal problem, or an issue with digestion...
The bloodwork will definitely shed some light on exactly what the cause is. Once those results start coming in, an appropriate treatment plan can be implemented to alleviate the problem.
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What Causes Poor Weight Gain In A Child?

Brief Answer: Weight Gain Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. This could be due to several different causes. It could be anemia, or a hormonal problem, or an issue with digestion... The bloodwork will definitely shed some light on exactly what the cause is. Once those results start coming in, an appropriate treatment plan can be implemented to alleviate the problem.