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What Causes Poor Appetite In A Teenager?
My son is 15 years old - quite active - but seems to eat very little and is not really interested in food. It is almost like he can t be bothered to eat as it is toom uch effort. He is obviously tired a lot of the time and doesn t sleep particularly well. Is there anything I can do - should he have a blood test?
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Hi...rather than weight and appetite, the most important thing is activity. If he's otherwise normal and active and on par with his peers, you need not worry. But if his BMI is less than 22, then I suggest you get a thyroid profile done.
Regards - Dr.Sumanth
Regards - Dr.Sumanth
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