Weight not growing for 8 years child

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Weight is constant 17 kg only from last 3 years for my 8 years son. We have tried forcing him to eat but seems he doesn't feel hunger

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Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji Pediatrician 21 yrs exp North Goa Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji

Pediatrician 21 yrs exp North Goa

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Is the child physically too active in sports? If not involve him. And the appetite may increase. Also give him dry fruits 2 times in a day.

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