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Lack of appetite, not increase in height
My sister is 12 years old and her height is very less as compared to other children of her age ,she also doesn't eat much and she is becoming very weak day by day.Please suggest something to increase her appetite and her height
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We have to find out cause for her complaint. If there is no complaint still do .stool and urine examination. Investigate for Koch. Just good nutrition and sports will help her,
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have you given her all immunization.
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