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Seeking Advice for Underweight daughter
Dear Doctor,
I'm concerned about my 3.4-year-old daughter's weight, which is currently 11 kg. Although she's active and has a healthy appetite, her weight seems lower than expected. My wife and I are both healthy, and our 8-year-old son is also doing well. Could you please recommend any guidance or next steps to ensure our daughter is receiving the necessary nutrients for optimal growth and development?
Thank you for your expertise and support.
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If she's active, eating normally, no other symptoms it's not concerning
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Give more pulses, oil/ghee for weight gain. Can give Iron syrup, medicine for worms
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Just check if she's gaining 2kg per year
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Can offer more energy or protein dense food
Dairy products
Extra ghee to food
Add pulses to diet
Can take a consult if still in doubt
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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