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Lack of appetite
My son is 4yrs 5m old weight around 14.8 to 15kg.
Of late, around 15days, he has lost his appetite completely. He doesnt want to have breakfast or lunch or dinner, almost cries out loud and resists... he is not a self fed child, he has to be fed. But he is resisting even that.. though he hasn't fallen sick, but he looks physically leaner than before, maybe due to this.
What should I do to increase his appetite and make his have proper healthy meals?
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At 4.5 years if he is not selffeeding....
He needs to be evaluated.
More history is required for appropriate guidance.
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If he seems to be leaner than before, the underlying cause of any chronic illnesshas to be ruled out
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Try small frequent meals
Offer food which he likes
Avoid readymade preservatives containing food
Make meal time pleasant
Add lot of fruit and vegetables
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
More detailed history required
When was he dewormed.
Any infection before 15 days
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