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45 days old baby not gaining weight
My daughter birth weight is 3.7 kgs. She got fever for 5 days and i gave paracetamol oral supplement. After that fever has gone. Now she is 46 days old she is 3.3 kgs. I am worrying that she is loosing weight.
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Please Relax. During first 2 weeks Baby always lose weight. Then. had fever. Never treat your self. Always consult the professional. You feel you are saving time and money, it is proved to be more expensive. Now she will put on weight. Don't worry. Consult on line if you please. we willbe very helpful . Physical check up once 3 to 4 months is always good. a few tips you will get. they will be priceless. take care of Hygiene, immunization, activity and emotional environments
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I got your concern
I think you should focus on breast feeding or formula feeding
Monitor weight daily
You should visit Pediatrician atleast once to get your baby checked
Thank you
If more concern then please connect online consultation
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Dr. Abhishek Madhura
Pediatrician
18 yrs exp
Nagpur
Any infant having fever for 5 days is a cause of concern.
Baby has lost weight as well.
Need more information in order to correctly understand baby's condition and guide you accordingly.
Next Steps
Book online consultation @ child and adolescent clinic
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello , give her feeding evry 2 nd hrly with burping for 15 min
Next Steps
Exclusive breast feeding for 6 mnths of age
Health Tips
D3 must drops (1 ml/ 400u)8 drops once daily till 1 yr of age.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Child has fever due to dehydration. Weight gain is maximum in first 3 months instead she is losing the weight. Need to immediately admit in the NICU or child may not survive
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