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4yrs old not intrested in eating
My son 4yrs old(26th feb 2018) ..weight is 16.5.the main problem with him.was eating..from childhood he is not showing intrest in eating..he doesnt even feel hungry or not crave for any food even though left for hours..evrytime i take a to a dctr they says he is good with height and weight so dnt wry but i feel some problem is there as forcing and keeping food is not solution every time but i want him to show intrest in eating..they give medine cypon and some syrup for 1mnth ..that 1 mnth he will be ok in eating..but not with intrest..plz help me..dnt reply with saying consult online or still details needed..if anyone who can treat or can help me onlyreply with solution..some say that he may have some stomach disoreder so he is not feeling hungry..how to increase his apetetite..
Respected ma’am thank you for your query
I am sure you want your son to be healthy and you are concerned that he is not eating well
My suggestions
1. Do not panic or worry—his weight is normal for his age
2. Never force feed him and don’t scold or yell at him
3. At this age most children don’t have interest in eating — they just want to play
4. Appetite stimulant medicines do not work and maybe harmful if given for a long time
5. Eat as a family in a table— make him to eat even if it’s a small amount
6. Healthy homemade snacks are a good alternative
7. Wait for some more months — this is a temporary situation and his appetite will definitely improve when he grows up
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