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My son not eating food since 3 days prop
Hi Doctor,
I want to discuss about my son is not eating food properly since 3 days no matter how hard we try he is not eating more than 2 spoons and that too we are forcefully eating but my son does not like food.
Present my son age is 22 months and weight 14kgs .
Please suggest me what I can do better for my son to eat food.
Also, which food I can start to give my son.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks
Saikumar
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This is a common problem at this age. Nothing to worry about usually. The child's growth rate decreases at this age and so they require much less food. If he is active, not sick, weight is maintained, then no problem. He will start eating in a few days but he will eat much less food as compared to the first 1 to 2 years. But please visit a pediatrician for a check up to confirm this.
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Is he having any issues regarding health like fever common cold cough that might make them fussy and not eat ,if not don't force the child as it may lead to more fussiness,make food with ghee or little bit of butter that would enhance the taste
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Hello Mr. Sai Kumar
The answer to your question is very elaborate and I would like to see the child before suggesting , and asking the mother more questions on his eating habits since weaning ,could you please opt for a video consult so I can help you better
Regards
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