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What Diet Can A Child Be Given To Gain Weight?

this is regarding my son age 6+. He is an active intelligent child and the only problem is his diet. The problem he faces what seems that moment he eats something . He vomits it out. He says he does not know how it comes out. He is underweight. Except his fooding habits he is perfectly fine.
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Hello! Thank you for choosing Healthcare magic!

Has this been a long term problem for your child or its something that just started recently? Does he vomit specific food? Is there a particular time when he vomits? Is he complaining of any abdominal pain?
It can be that your child has gastroesophageal reflux disease wherein food from the stomach goes back to the esophagus. Esophagus is the tube that connects the stomach and the mouth. This may cause heartburn, nausea and vomiting. Patients with this will benefit from medicines such as omeprazole. It is best to have him examined by your doctor as well as to have his weight monitored.

Hope I was able to help you.

Sincerely,
Hannalae Dulay-See, M.D.
Pediatrician
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What Diet Can A Child Be Given To Gain Weight?

Hello! Thank you for choosing Healthcare magic! Has this been a long term problem for your child or its something that just started recently? Does he vomit specific food? Is there a particular time when he vomits? Is he complaining of any abdominal pain? It can be that your child has gastroesophageal reflux disease wherein food from the stomach goes back to the esophagus. Esophagus is the tube that connects the stomach and the mouth. This may cause heartburn, nausea and vomiting. Patients with this will benefit from medicines such as omeprazole. It is best to have him examined by your doctor as well as to have his weight monitored. Hope I was able to help you. Sincerely, Hannalae Dulay-See, M.D. Pediatrician