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Not eating single bite
Hello sir ,
My baby is 1 year old and he is not eating single bite of solid food , is there any drop or syrup for appetite.He refuse the food from lip not even taste.
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Try small feeds
Change in colour and texture of food is important
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A trial of oral iron supplement can be given
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query
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I totally understand your concern
Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. G. Avinash
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Fellowship in Neonatology
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U have not mentioned about for howmany days he is not eating?? If it's acute then oral ulcers need to be ruled out.please consult pediatrician for detailed examination
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Give syp aptivate.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Try to give semisolid food . Try new food item evry day .
Maintain hydration
Continue breast feeding
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Syp aptivate - 2 ml twice daily 1 hr before food . Its a appetite stimuliser
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give warm water.lemmon water increase appetite
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