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Weight gain issue
My daughter 8 year old height 4'1" but weight just 20 kg. She is a playful child, not facing frequent infection, appetite is normal but her weight is low. I am very much tenced. Why it is happening?
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Yes your baby weight 20kg for 8yrs old is very low according to WHO growth charts it should be between 22-26kg
So Give Syrup Aptivate 10ml daily once after food for 1month to Increase Appetite
Give SYRUP Zincovit 10ml daily night for 1month to increase weight
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Don’t worry .
Height 4'1" (around 125 cm) is good for 8 years.
Weight 20 kg is on the lower side, but if:
✔ She is active
✔ Appetite normal
✔ No frequent illness
✔ Height increasing
→ It is often just lean body type (constitutional thinness).
Some children grow more in height first, weight increases later.
Just ensure:
Protein daily (egg/paneer/dal)
Nuts, dry fruits
Ghee in food
Deworming if not done in 6 months
If she looks energetic, it is usually not a disease.
No need to be very tensed
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician
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