Hi and thanks for the query,
If you really see the child having recurrent infections, losing weight and getting cachexic, it might very necessary for you to get an opinion from an infectiologist or a pediatrician. A chest x ray, tuberculin skin test to exclude TB and sputum exam or gastric lavage could be necessary. Blood cultures and sensitivity tests could be necessary. Checking for common viral immunodepressing infections, malnutrition and excluding other causes of immune suppression that increase susceptibility to infection might be very useful.
Thanks and best regards,
Luchuo, MD.

Hi,

Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.

Repeated chest infections, poor weight gain, thin built, protruded stomach all these are suggestive of an underlying chronic problems and evaluation should be done to rule out these problems :

1.Congenital heart problem

2. Underlying immunodeficiency

3.Cystic fibrosis

4.Celiac disease

5. Endocrinological problems

Child needs complete physical examination, systemic examination including interpretation of his weight, height, and full investigational work up to rule out any underlying problem.

Therefore I advise you to consult your Pediatrician for full evaluation.

For loose motions , you can give sips of oral rehydration solutions like Pedialyte to maintain hydration.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards.