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Is 1/2kg wt loss normal in sickness?
My son was suffering from allergic bronchitis for the last 8-10 days. During that period he was under antibiotic medication too. Is it normal if he has lost half a kg weight during this period?
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It's very normal that children lose weight when they are ill. As soon as the illness or diseased face is over the appetite will improve gradually.
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Dr. Harit Bansal
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Its normal will gain it in next week
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