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Height and weight gain
My child is 6 year old (girl). She hits all milestones on time and is active. Birth weight was 3.11 kg but we have faced struggle in weight gain in later years.
Her appetite is much better now. She eats nutritious food and loves fruits and vegetables. Not a picky eater. Currently she is only 15kg and 108 cm in height. We try to include more protien ( vegetarian). However now seeing other kids who has similar diet or even picky eaters developing body well, we are wondering whether we should be worried?
Any tests or examinations to be done? Or are we worrying simply
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Her height and weight are within normal range. So nothing to worry about. More details are needed like previous weight and height, development, parents weight and height during childhood etc. please consult directly
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Surat
If she is active, achieving milestones normally, eating well and otherwise healthy, then there is no need to panic immediately. Her current height and weight are on the lower side but many children can have constitutional/thin body build patterns, especially if parents were also lean in childhood.
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I would suggest regular growth monitoring rather than comparing with other children. Kindly ensure adequate calories, protein, sleep and physical activity.
Basic evaluation can be considered once with your pediatrician such as CBC, iron profile, thyroid profile, vitamin D and stool examination/deworming history depending on clinical examination. If height velocity is normal and child continues to grow steadily, usually it is reassuring.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Prashanth Kumar T
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Height is as per range only
Weight should be increased further
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Give mixed Nutritious diet
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
For 6 yrs girl 15kg expected weight should be 18-20kg
Possible causes :
Inadequate calorie/protein intake
Recurrent infections
Worm infestation
Malabsorption
Chronic disease (rare but important)
What to do :
Deworming (if not done recently)
Diet optimization:
High-calorie foods (milk, egg, banana, groundnuts, ghee, dal)
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