Child Having Low Appetite, Low Concentration. Advice Medication

Posted on Wed, 3 Apr 2013

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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 Answered on

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Question : Hello doctor
My daughter is 7 year old and she has very low appetite so what should I give her to increase her appetite. Can I give her liv52? She hates to eat but is active most of the times. Also what should be done to increase her concentration

Answered by Dr. Y V Siva Sankara Murty (52 minutes later)

Hi,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.

What is the weight of your daughter.

What is the height?

The weight and height will give me a clue if your daughter is growing up normally and having enough calories that are required for her.
So please reply with the height and weight so that we can discuss regarding her nutrition.

There is no simple medicine to improve the concentration.

Children in this age group have very little concentration and it is normal for them to get distracted easily.

Please reply with your child's height and weight so that we can discuss what we can do regarding her nutrition.

Waiting for your reply.

Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty,
Associate Professor
Pediatrics

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar