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Baby is not taking food properly

2024-04-29 08:34:50
Baby is 14 months old. For past 3 days she is not taking foods properly. She is taking only less than 1/4 of food which she was taking earlier. She is taking breastfeed 3 -4 times as before. Please advise.
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Hi,Giving food which she has not had before may help sometimes or feeding small quantities frequently may help.Tq

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Try different food items
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Can deworm once with albendazole

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May be due to the heat Runny nose or constipation can also be the reason

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see that child is playful and otherwise normal

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Give liquids

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