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What Causes Decrease In Appetite In Babies?

my 6 week old infant for past 2 days has decreased appetite (now only taking 2 oz instead of 3-1/2 oz bottle), when i try to encourage him to drink more he purposefully gags himself and spits up more than usual. I also noticed at same time his bowel movements have decreased to 1-2/day and prior was 4-6/day.
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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Hi,
Welcome To Healthcare Magic.

I can understand your concern regarding to your child’s health.


As you say your child’s appetite has decreased from two days, you need to rule the reason for it. So, consult the pediatrician to check out if any GI infection or throat infection is present or not.


Stool frequency are decreased because the food intake is decreased. So, consult the pediatrician to rule out the reason as early as possible.


After doing all these things, I hope your child will get well sooner and please share your review about my answer on healthcare magic.


Take Care,
Thank You.

From:- Dr. Nupur Shah
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What Causes Decrease In Appetite In Babies?

Hi, Welcome To Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern regarding to your child’s health. As you say your child’s appetite has decreased from two days, you need to rule the reason for it. So, consult the pediatrician to check out if any GI infection or throat infection is present or not. Stool frequency are decreased because the food intake is decreased. So, consult the pediatrician to rule out the reason as early as possible. After doing all these things, I hope your child will get well sooner and please share your review about my answer on healthcare magic. Take Care, Thank You. From:- Dr. Nupur Shah