Hi.
I completely understand your concern. But I would like to first reassure you that it's a very common problem in Pediatrics and very rarely do we find a physiological or anatomical cause for
poor appetite or weight gain. Though I don't know your son's present weight I would like to give you certain clues to judge if his lack of weight gain is worrisome or not.
1. Any issues during your
pregnancy or delivery?
2.wat was his
birth weight and how was his initial one month of life?
3.Did you breastfeed him and how long you did exclusive breastfeeding?
4.Wat diet do you give him usually?
5.Does his weight fall between 10 to 12 kg at present? Or Has his birth weight increased by approximately 3 times plus a kilo for now?
6. Wat's the usual weight and height stature of you and your spouse?
7.Does his height approximately falls between 75 to 90 cm?
8.Are all the milestones in him age appropriate?
9.Has he been hospitalized ever for any major issues?
Just check out the above and get back to us..You will get a rough picture of your son's health status.
I would be pleased to clarify any further doubts.
Dr.V.S.Sri Vidhya
Chennai