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Suggest Treatment For Dislike Of Food In Children

Hi, my husband and In are taking care of our 2 year old nephew for 5 days. He has no appetite and has never had one. Everytime one of us attempts to feed him he acts as if food is his worst enemy. He his about 15lbs if that and I am. I have never seen him eat more than a half slice of bread. His development to mme seems to be delayed as well Im sure if the two are related but she doesnt seem to be moved by any of this. I really would like to know what you think and what it is that I can do while he s here with us.
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Hello. I just read through your question.
I agree that 15 lbs is light for a child this age. And it is also possible, as you say, that the possible delay in development is related. There are all sorts of metabolic conditions snd behaviotal conditions that can cause this. It is imperative that an evaluation by a doctor who specializes in these be done. I understand that is difficult considering the family dynamic. But it would be worth trying to convince the mother. Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Dislike Of Food In Children

Hello. I just read through your question. I agree that 15 lbs is light for a child this age. And it is also possible, as you say, that the possible delay in development is related. There are all sorts of metabolic conditions snd behaviotal conditions that can cause this. It is imperative that an evaluation by a doctor who specializes in these be done. I understand that is difficult considering the family dynamic. But it would be worth trying to convince the mother. Good luck.