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Weight Loss After Chicken Pox. How Long Does It Take To Gain Weight?
Hi, my daughter had chicken pox approx 6 months ago and since then i have noticed a huge weight loss . how long does it normally take to gain the weight back on? she s now o3 years and 2 months old and weighs 9.6kg. all i can feel is her bones :( ive been asked to put her on a diary free diet by the pediatrician but havent seen a difference in her weight. help?? what else can i do??
Mon, 22 Oct 2012
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Dr. Dhivya Ananth,
Pediatrician's Response
Pediatrician's Response
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
Sorry to hear about your daughter.
Chicken pox 6 months ago is unlikely to be the cause of the lack of weight gain.
She needs detailed physical examination of her lungs, heart bowels and thyroid and tests to assess these organs if needed.
Kindly consult a senior pediatrician and do the needful.
Regards
Welcome to HCM.
Sorry to hear about your daughter.
Chicken pox 6 months ago is unlikely to be the cause of the lack of weight gain.
She needs detailed physical examination of her lungs, heart bowels and thyroid and tests to assess these organs if needed.
Kindly consult a senior pediatrician and do the needful.
Regards
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