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Weight gain concern

2021-09-15 09:36:48
My son will be 1 year old on sept 19. His birth weight was 3.4kgs and today he weighs 8.5 kgs. He lost weight twice, once when he was 6 months due to loose motions, again when he was 10 months after viral fever. What should i do, he ears properly but still dsnt gain. Please help.
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Accorging charts his weight is fine. He lost weight due health prolem. Never mind. I think you fix conslt I will be able to confirm if anything is wrong.
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Greetings, 8.5kg for 1years is not too low expected weight for the age is 10kg .so dont worry... Kindly add daal, egg, ghee , cereals,mutton to the food with vegetables and fruits. For further information please contact me on Practo

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