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Child Has Increased Appetite. Father Is Diabetic Type 1. Mother Hypothyroid. Problem?
what possible conditions may cause a 4yr old to suddenly (past 2-3months now) have an increased appetite? He always asks for food 2hrs after eating, SNEAKS food even in middle of night. He is an active child. His father is diabetic Type 1 for ar 4years now (age 35 now) and mother controlled hypothyroid. Both are professionals and both boys eat healthy food. His brother is 7yrs old with no issues. His parents have sat down with him on several occasions to discuss his feelings but to no avail.Thank you for any and all information..........The Great Aunt
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
The possible conditions that can cause your nephew to eat more are:
1. Diabetes mellitus.
2. Compulsive eater.
3. Craving for certain food from which he may be deprived.
As you mentioned that the child's father is diabetic, it is better to get your nephew investigated to rule out diabetes mellitus.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Wishing your nephew all the best.
Regards,
Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
Thank you for your query.
The possible conditions that can cause your nephew to eat more are:
1. Diabetes mellitus.
2. Compulsive eater.
3. Craving for certain food from which he may be deprived.
As you mentioned that the child's father is diabetic, it is better to get your nephew investigated to rule out diabetes mellitus.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Wishing your nephew all the best.
Regards,
Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
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