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No appetite

2017-08-06 17:35:21
Boys aged 8 and 3 have eating problem. They don't eat properly and are under weight and below average in height.
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Please consult your pediatrician for growth plotting for both. Needs basic investigation like CBC CRP ESR LFT RFT x-ray chest IGE level vitamin D3 level calcium alkpo4 and Urine stool for routine and microscopy test.
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please visit your pediatrician

Answered2017-08-10 09:46:09

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