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My grandson aged 10 studying in 5th std is very lien. Takes food playing and swimming without any tiedness. But his weight is not gaining. He is now 25 kg only height 4.5 . Is it necessary to consider a dr. Pl advise . He is active
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He is fine .ensure he takes lots of nutritious food at this age in terms of fruits vegetables and pulses.cut down on fast food.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Weight should be according to height and age .
For adolescent 10- 19 weight should be normally 4×age =4×15 = 60 kg should be for your grandson.
So 25 kg is very low weight for your grand son .
Reason of low weight should be evaluate .
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You should take consultation and tell the complete history of your grandson then correct reason will be found out and accordingly food and treatment will be given.
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Please say to your grandson -
Don't take outside food and Please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
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3 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult…..
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Chennai
Nothing to be worried about, he is fine as you said he is active and takes food, there will be slow in weight gain
If he refuses to eat then it will be a problem
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