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What Causes Constant Hunger In A Child?

hey there. My niece who is 6 is always hungry, as a baby she was always hungry and it has continued., She is 6 and weighs 90 pounds. She can eat more that 2 adults together. She has been tested for dibates, negative. She is always hunbgry, obessed wiht food, wakes up first thing in the am, food at night in bed. food She plays soccer. Parents try to talk about healthy options but is she eats a apple then she wnats more and more. Help, this child needs help and this is a medical condition for this constant hunger? any research going on. She gets sad when she asks for seconds and thirds but she says I am really hingry. She is super smart and she gets she is eating ltos of food but her stomach growls/ help- any reaerach or data or doctors we can contact. Thanks, Angie
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.You should be worried but not too much. If she eats and then she has overdone it played soccer an extra time.She may also tend to eat more when she grow.
- persistent stress and anxiety;
- bipolar disorder and manic depression;
- genetic factors;
- bulimia;
- worm infestation in the intestine;
- hyperthyroidism;
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 baby and you good health.
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What Causes Constant Hunger In A Child?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.You should be worried but not too much. If she eats and then she has overdone it played soccer an extra time.She may also tend to eat more when she grow. - persistent stress and anxiety; - bipolar disorder and manic depression; - genetic factors; - bulimia; - worm infestation in the intestine; - hyperthyroidism; 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 baby and you good health.