HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

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

Suggest Remedies For Poor Appetite In An Infant

Hello doctor, My daughter completed 3 yrs just 3 days back . Her diet is very low. We have to struggle with feeding her . She likes milk only and dont eat hard like chapati chawal or fruit. Though she is perfectly fine and healthy .but a concern for a growing mind and body ...plz suggest. Ashok kukreti Delhi 0000
Tue, 14 May 2019
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

First of all, I suggest you spare milk for a later time of the day because very commonly it is seen that milk impairs appetite in many.

Start the day of the kid with apple that is known to enhance appetite due to its fiber content and is also medically advised.

Also never force the kid to eat anything and let proper time lapse between the kid is offered anything to eat.

It is very important for the kid to experience hunger to actually enjoy the meal.

It is very important to incorporate freshly made yogurt. Zinc helps in building appetite. Wheat bran, cashew nuts, and pumpkin seeds are good for improving the level of zinc in the body.

Try incorporating these into your child’s meals or snacks. You can give zinc as short time supplement as well that is available OTC.

Also, I will suggest you not to give any milk supplements. You can give 5 ml of A-Z syrup daily for a month that also helps in appetite.

Vit D and iron deficiency is quite common in kids. I suggest you to get these parameters checked and also get the stool microscopy done to rule out any parasitic infestation so that proper treatment could be initiated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Maninder, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
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....
Suggest Remedies For Poor Appetite In An Infant

Hi, First of all, I suggest you spare milk for a later time of the day because very commonly it is seen that milk impairs appetite in many. Start the day of the kid with apple that is known to enhance appetite due to its fiber content and is also medically advised. Also never force the kid to eat anything and let proper time lapse between the kid is offered anything to eat. It is very important for the kid to experience hunger to actually enjoy the meal. It is very important to incorporate freshly made yogurt. Zinc helps in building appetite. Wheat bran, cashew nuts, and pumpkin seeds are good for improving the level of zinc in the body. Try incorporating these into your child’s meals or snacks. You can give zinc as short time supplement as well that is available OTC. Also, I will suggest you not to give any milk supplements. You can give 5 ml of A-Z syrup daily for a month that also helps in appetite. Vit D and iron deficiency is quite common in kids. I suggest you to get these parameters checked and also get the stool microscopy done to rule out any parasitic infestation so that proper treatment could be initiated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Maninder, General & Family Physician