Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can A 9 Years Old Take Supplements And Protein Powder?

Is it safe to give supplements and protein powder to my 9 years old boy? He is underweight child his weight is 21 kg. He has been suffering chronicle problem since he was 5 months old. He have so many problems like his growth and development is very slow, he has no proper height, he has less immune system so he caught all infection quickly, he always face problems when weathers changed, If he try to eat proper food, the food not digest properly, he has weak digestion system. he has worm. I always de-warm him. If he eat saur or cold eatable, he face throat problems. He had take medicine for a long period like antibiotic, now these medicines are giving him problem like rashes on the body etc. please help me, what should I do for my lovely and only son.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of severe pain under the left rib cage, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1.Amul protein powder or baby formula,or Clinutren and protein enriched diet.
2.Enzyme's syrup for 1-2 months.
3.Probiotics(Darolac,Vysilac) for 1 month.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing your family good health.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can A 9 Years Old Take Supplements And Protein Powder?

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of severe pain under the left rib cage, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1.Amul protein powder or baby formula,or Clinutren and protein enriched diet. 2.Enzyme s syrup for 1-2 months. 3.Probiotics(Darolac,Vysilac) for 1 month. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your family good health.