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He is very thin.. Becoming thin day by day.. Fussy eater.. Not eating anything.. Plz tell how can we increase his hungerness and weight
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Firstly you have to give 4 or 5 meals a day.Avoid feeding 2 hourly or giving liquids snacks or chocolate in between meals.See that you include
Leafy vegetables fruits regularly. Also protein intake should be increased.AVOID forced feeding or nagging or running behind the child for food.Appetizers are going to help you for short time but will not resolve the situation
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please consult paediatrician for further counselling and advice
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You have not mentioned weight and height . So I’m presuming it is below the expected weight and height for that age. Decreased hunger can be due to over feeding , constant nagging by care giver, constipation , and due to boredom because of decreased variety of food made at home.
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Protein intake in food increases weight of a child.Ghee, fruits like banana and mangoes , eggs , milk , protein powders can be added to milk .
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Natural appetite increasing syrups are available in the market and can be given for 15 days . But these are not permanent solutions
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Dr. Joeimon J L
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Give him only home made foods. Avoid biscuits and artificial feeds. Consult me or any paediatrician for other evaluation
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