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Weight not growing for 8 years child

2017-06-20 04:26:09
Weight is constant 17 kg only from last 3 years for my 8 years son. We have tried forcing him to eat but seems he doesn't feel hunger
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Is the child physically too active in sports? If not involve him. And the appetite may increase. Also give him dry fruits 2 times in a day.

Answered2017-06-20 13:12:27

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