
What Causes Poor Weight Gain In A Child?

Question: My Toddler will not gain weight and is 2 and in 9 month clothing and infant shoes. Doctors are concerned and taking blood.
Brief Answer:
Weight Gain
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
This could be due to several different causes. It could be anemia, or a hormonal problem, or an issue with digestion...
The bloodwork will definitely shed some light on exactly what the cause is. Once those results start coming in, an appropriate treatment plan can be implemented to alleviate the problem.
Weight Gain
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
This could be due to several different causes. It could be anemia, or a hormonal problem, or an issue with digestion...
The bloodwork will definitely shed some light on exactly what the cause is. Once those results start coming in, an appropriate treatment plan can be implemented to alleviate the problem.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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