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What Causes Loss Of Appetite In A 6 Year Old Child?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016
Question: hi, this is regarding my son's food habits. he will be 6 year old this August. he eats very less and seldom shows interest in anything to eat. he weighs 19kgs and has height -117cm. is it ok if we start giving him ARISTOZYME LIQUID to increase his appetite, please suggest.. thanks
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Height is appropriate for age but weight is less than expected

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns but don't worry. The weight of your son is much less than expected but height is good as per his age. Syp. Aristozyme won't be of help to boost his appetite.

I would recommend you to check him for any illness by blood tests ( CBC, ESR, S. Creatinine, BUN, LFT, S. Na, S. Potassium, urine and stool routine examination). You may upload his reports for my review.

If normal then we will start him on supplements such as folic acid, cyproheptadine, zinc to boost his appetite.

In case of any abnormal report, we will suggest you the most appropriate management and treatment required.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
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What Causes Loss Of Appetite In A 6 Year Old Child?

Brief Answer: Height is appropriate for age but weight is less than expected Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concerns but don't worry. The weight of your son is much less than expected but height is good as per his age. Syp. Aristozyme won't be of help to boost his appetite. I would recommend you to check him for any illness by blood tests ( CBC, ESR, S. Creatinine, BUN, LFT, S. Na, S. Potassium, urine and stool routine examination). You may upload his reports for my review. If normal then we will start him on supplements such as folic acid, cyproheptadine, zinc to boost his appetite. In case of any abnormal report, we will suggest you the most appropriate management and treatment required. Hopefully it will be of help. Take care