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Need Medication For Weight Gain, Stomach Pain And Laziness

My 8 year old daughter has been extremely lethargic off and on (randomly) for 2 weeks. No fever associated, has been complaining of tummy hurting but doesn t feel like she is going to be sick. Appetite is less than usual and she has gained about 9lbs in the past 2 1/2 -3 weeks.
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Such a weight gain in a short time with a poor appetite and extreme lethargy is concerning. She could have a metabolic problem such as an underactive thyroid. She might be retaining water, which could be from a variety of conditions, including heart and liver problems. She needs to be evaluated by a doctor to find out what is causing these problems before any medication can be prescribed. A medicine used in one condition might be the worst possible choice in another condition. So it is important to know the cause and what the specific treatment would be. Hope this answers your query. If you have more questions, I would be happy to answer them.
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Need Medication For Weight Gain, Stomach Pain And Laziness

Such a weight gain in a short time with a poor appetite and extreme lethargy is concerning. She could have a metabolic problem such as an underactive thyroid. She might be retaining water, which could be from a variety of conditions, including heart and liver problems. She needs to be evaluated by a doctor to find out what is causing these problems before any medication can be prescribed. A medicine used in one condition might be the worst possible choice in another condition. So it is important to know the cause and what the specific treatment would be. Hope this answers your query. If you have more questions, I would be happy to answer them.