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Not gaining weight
My daughter's birth weight was 2.5 kg. Now she is 16 months old and weight is only 7.5 kg. This weight is same from last 4 months. She's fully active. She is picky eater doesn't like to eat something.
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Weight is not good as per age....low weight...
Require detail diet history....need evaluation of child...
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She is below her expected weight. She needs to be examined by Pediatrician to look into cause of not gaining weight. Try to increase calories and fluids in her diet.
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Evaluation by Pediatrician
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Avoid junk food
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
Weight is low. She needs proper evaluation with detailed history.
Consult Pediatrician
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
She is underweight
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Give small amounts of food frequently. Add ghee to all her food and give calorie dense food
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