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Low appetite, underweight

2019-10-09 13:51:55
My son is 3 yr old.. he is not consuming food properly... If I bring food to him, he eats two r four spoons. Then say, it is full.. enough..How to improve his appetite. He is playing physically since he does not eat good..Hence he falls sick frequently..
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Get his diet history and wt and other parameters checked by doctor. If needed he will advice appetite stimulant

Answered2019-10-09 14:10:45

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