Dr. Rakesh Radheshyam Gupta
Child Health
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am asking on behalf of my niece, who is five years old and weighs 32.8 lbs from the past year or so. She is not gaining weight. We took her for a CBP test. I am attaching the report. Please let us know what you observe. Also, for the past week, she got a cold, cough, and slight fever, for which we took her to a doctor, and he prescribed medicines for one month. The primary purpose of this query is why she is not gaining weight. She hates rice and does not eat more than five spoons. She eats regular flat bread or crepe a little bit but hates rice.
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We need to know the birth weight of the child. Also, the activities she performs. Sometimes children are lean but very active. The blood report shows some infection. As you mentioned, she has had a fever for a week, so this is expected. What about the urine test report? Also, any throat pain is present? How are the child's activities now? Is she playful? Send all the details. We will take one thing at a time. First, her current illness and what medicines you are giving her now?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Her birth weight is 6 lbs. She is active and has a throat infection and cough. We did only blood tests for her. The doctor gave Ambrodil-S syrup, Monticope suspension, and Clamp-Kid forte suspension for six days. She is better now and active.
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She is recovering from her illness. Some children are picky eaters. You should avoid giving too much milk or junk food. Her Hb (hemoglobin) level is normal. Since you mentioned that she is active so no need to force-feed her; give her lunch and dinner and no snacks during meal time. You can add butter or clarified butter to flat bread or crepes. You can also try flavored rice. Sometimes children like colorful and flavored rice. Do not force feed. Gradually she will learn to eat all homemade things. You can try some appetizers and protein milk powder. Also, if parents are lean, children can be like them; it is normal.
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