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What Causes Low Appetite In An Infant?
My son is 10mnths old but he does not really like having food. Nothing is there which he really likes except our food which is spicy and oily which at times i put a little on his tongue. plz suggest how can i increase his apetite or what should i do to make him feed
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
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Low appetite in an infant may not always be caused by a medical condition.In most case, just a change in a child's diet may cause it.This is common with food diversification and introduction of new foods.In some cases, deficiency in some vitamins may be the cause.Since no other symptoms are present, infectious causes of low appetite may be eliminated.I will suggest you give the child some multi-vitamins and appetite stimulants.If the problem persist, you see the Pediatrician for evaluation.
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Low appetite in an infant may not always be caused by a medical condition.In most case, just a change in a child's diet may cause it.This is common with food diversification and introduction of new foods.In some cases, deficiency in some vitamins may be the cause.Since no other symptoms are present, infectious causes of low appetite may be eliminated.I will suggest you give the child some multi-vitamins and appetite stimulants.If the problem persist, you see the Pediatrician for evaluation.
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
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