
What Causes Elevated ESR Levels In A Child?

Weight needs to be plotted on a growth chart.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. The diagnosis of failure to thrive (now known as faltering growth) cannot be made on the basis of one single weight observation. The weights and heights need to be measured periodically (possibly every three months) and plotted on a growth chart appropriate for age and sex. I would insist you to google out for WHO growth chart 0-36 months and to plot the weights taken earlier, and continue the plot. Unless the child is losing percentiles you need not get concerned.
You need not grow apprehensive. Periods of stagnancy are often seen and that is not a cause for concern. All you have to do feed the child wholesome food and maintain periods of regular playing (physical activity).
Let me know if I could help further.
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The blood parameters are fine.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. In that case it indeed is a cause for concern. I would recommend:
* Increasing the number of calories and amount of fluid the child receives.
* Correction of any vitamin or mineral deficiencies.
* Get her evaluated by the doctor to identify and treat any other medical conditions.
Please go through the following:
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/failure-to-thrive-undernutrition-in-children-younger-than-two-years-management
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC0000/
http://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0401/p829.html
Feel free to write back.
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