People with BMI (body mass index) less than 18.5 are called underweight. Genetics, high metabolism, drug abuse, lack of food, bulimia, anorexia nervosa, and chronic illness can make a person underweight.
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My 5-year-old niece is not gaining weight and is a very fussy eater. What can be the reason?
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... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 repo... Read Full »