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Viral fever - loss of appetite
My daughter had viral fever for three days. Then she had no fever for two days in continuation. Pediatrician prescribed medications are on.
But she is not taking any food, even her favourite ones , only asking for milk n milk. Trying everything but cant force her. So giving her milk.
What can be done? Plz advice
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Appetite will resume in some time
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Keep giving fluids if possible, no problem if asking for milk
Try minimising it gradually and introducing other soft home made palatable items
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Milk is OK but not more than 500 to 600 ml cow's milk per day
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Appetite will return in a few days. If not returning, can give B complex syrup for couple of weeks
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Loss of appetite will b der after fevr . Try to give fruit puree atleast apple puree, watermelon juice , continue milk . Appetite will b normal after 1 wk
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Dr. Shivangi Bora
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
That’s normal don’t try to force feed please ensure fluid intake even if it is plain milk is adequate
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Offer another items
Decrease milk quantity
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