Concerned about not  gaining weight

2026-04-07 02:47:10
My cousin doesn't eat anything. Whenever we try to feed rice and dal she keeps avoiding it and does not eat the rice. Her weight is 9 kg and she looks very thin. What can we feed her so that she can eat and gain some weight?
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Answered2026-04-15 17:40:24

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• A child avoiding food + low weight (9 kg) + appearing thin suggests poor caloric intake and possible undernutrition • Most commonly this is due to: – Picky eating / behavioral feeding issues – Low appetite – Sometimes underlying deficiencies or recurrent infections
Next Steps
• First, assess basics: – Age of child (very important for weight interpretation) – Deworming status – Any recurrent illness / diarrhea • Diet strategy (don’t force rice-dal only):
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• Do NOT force feed → worsens refusal • Make food: – Soft, tasty, slightly sweet/savory – Visually attractive • Fixed meal timing + no junk in between • Limit milk to not more than 400–500 ml/day (excess milk reduces appetite) • Family eating together improves intake

Answered2026-04-08 09:23:30

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You can consult pediatrician for physical examination

Answered2026-04-08 08:13:19

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What is her age? In children Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is often seen because of which they avoid eating food. Behind these there are various psychological reasons. Get a proper evaluation as to why she is avoiding food. Start getting different flavours and colours in the food. Often children start eating when they are stimulated by different flavours and colours. I provide online consultation and therapy support you can contact me directly on nine eight two six five four five six six zero for a detailed evaluation and management.

Answered2026-04-08 03:22:33

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Very strange  wt 9 kg????? So what is her age? Why Don't you go to paediatric doctor? Incomplete query,  unable to understand.

Answered2026-04-07 18:54:55

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Need more information 1.age 2.any other medical condition 3.previous months  weights Etc

Answered2026-04-07 14:42:22

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Weight is 9 kg ?? What is her age?? Why you dont consult with pediatrician physically.

Answered2026-04-07 14:41:59

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What is her age ? Need more history.

Answered2026-04-07 14:07:40

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Kindly do connect and consult

Answered2026-04-16 06:55:16

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Consult Pediatric

Answered2026-04-08 16:58:16

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-04-08 01:07:17

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Please share detailed medical history of your cousin. Get  her blood sugarthyroid function tests and Haemoglobin done and share results. She should take diet more in proteins,  carbohydrates,  drink more water, take regular exercise.

Answered2026-04-07 16:02:16

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-04-07 15:27:50

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