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Suggest Treatment For Loss Of Appetite And Poor Weight Gain In A Child

Hello Doctor, I have a 13 year old son. He is never hungry for food. If at all he is hungry or wants to eat something wants to eat something eat biscuits or some kind of sweets or anything he would love to have it but I m just worried because he s very lean and he s not gaining weight. Please advice. Thanks. Rochelle
Sat, 24 Aug 2019
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Hello, Welcome to Ask a doctor services. I have read your query.

Since your son is not gaining weight, you are suggested to visit a a GP & get him a general health check up done. Get blood tests, Urinalysis & stool examination done to rule out worms or any other pathology.

Your treating doctor may do deworming. Your son may need some enzymes(Syp. Aristozyme) or liver tonic to boost his appetite.

Avoid giving him packaged food. Give him dry fruits, fresh fruits, protein rich food. Home made food that is substantial should be given.

Keep him well hydrated & see that he gets adequate sleep. Hope i have answered your query. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K


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Suggest Treatment For Loss Of Appetite And Poor Weight Gain In A Child

Hello, Welcome to Ask a doctor services. I have read your query. Since your son is not gaining weight, you are suggested to visit a a GP & get him a general health check up done. Get blood tests, Urinalysis & stool examination done to rule out worms or any other pathology. Your treating doctor may do deworming. Your son may need some enzymes(Syp. Aristozyme) or liver tonic to boost his appetite. Avoid giving him packaged food. Give him dry fruits, fresh fruits, protein rich food. Home made food that is substantial should be given. Keep him well hydrated & see that he gets adequate sleep. Hope i have answered your query. Take care. Regards, Dr Nupur K