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Weight gain
My daughter 6yr old was 21 kg 1 month back later she had fever loose motion for a week she lost 2kg. Its been 20 days she is fine eating everything nicely still she is not able to gain a weight. Does pediasure help for weight gain. Why her weight is not increasing
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Weight gain at this age is 3 to 3.5 kg a year. May not show difference in a few days
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High calorie diet with added oil or ghee can be given
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Dr. Vishakha Kashyap
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
New Delhi
It’s normal for a child to lose weight after an illness. The digestive tract takes time to heal and absorb nutrients. Make sure she is getting healthy hygienic food. Give seasonal vegetables, fruits, rice,dal and healthy fat, nuts. Ensure adequate sleep and hydration and avoid heavy exertion.
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Avoid junk and outisde food. Dont give milk, juices which might curb apetite and food intake.
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Dr. Rewati Sharma
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Faridabad
No need to worry about.
Start multivitamins.
She will gain weight eventually.
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