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What Could Be The Cause Of Not Gaining Weight?

i have a 16 mo old who is not gaining weight. he is 19.4 lbs. i was giving carnation instant breakfast 2x a day and in 1 mo he only gained an ounce. i stopped the carnation instant breakfast and in 1 mo he gained almost a pound. his eosinophils are slightly elevated. Just wondering what you may think is the reason?
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Please get your thyroid hormone level checked. Generally high Thyroid levels causes weight loss. Also, if your family members are thin and low weight, it may be a genetical problem. You can take syrup Neogadin elixir twice a day ( one tea spoonful) for increase in appetite. Also if you are a super anxious patient you can consult a Psychiatrist to reduce your anxiety levels. Thirdly, if you have diseases like ulcerative colitis , ( Repeated lose motions, indigestion, weght loss or failure to gain weight), should consult a Gastroenterologist.
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What Could Be The Cause Of Not Gaining Weight?

Please get your thyroid hormone level checked. Generally high Thyroid levels causes weight loss. Also, if your family members are thin and low weight, it may be a genetical problem. You can take syrup Neogadin elixir twice a day ( one tea spoonful) for increase in appetite. Also if you are a super anxious patient you can consult a Psychiatrist to reduce your anxiety levels. Thirdly, if you have diseases like ulcerative colitis , ( Repeated lose motions, indigestion, weght loss or failure to gain weight), should consult a Gastroenterologist.