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I'm reaching out about my daughter who had a high fever last week . She's recovering now, but she lossed so much of weight looking skinny so, I'd like to know about a suitable multivitamin supplement to support her health and weight gain. Could you please recommend one?
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Child usually looses but weight once a fever episode subsides
Only need to worry if there is significant weight loss (more than 1-2kgs)
Otherwise if your child is playful active no need to worry
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Multivitamins can be supplemented but no evidence that it helps in gaining weight
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Ensure that there is no significant weight loss as mentioned above
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Hello parent, I fully understand your concern.
Children usually get dehydrated, lose some weight during the chill phase but they usually gain weight in the convalescent phase. Please provide light balanced diet comprising of fruits, vegetables and grains..bed rest for some days. .
Rda of multivitamins is limited, and Overuse of multivitamins won't help..
Wait for some time.. Good luck
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if possible please provide, age of the child, pre-sickness weight and post recovery weight, for better assessment.
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consult for further evaluation
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Hi
Multivitamins don't help in weight gain
A bit of weight loss is expected post sickness. Give her a healthy balanced diet, would suffice .
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would like to know exact weight and position on growth chart. otherwise no multivitamin necessary.
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