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How can I make my little child eat well?

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My 2-year-old boy does not eat food and does not drink milk. I am very worried. Can you kindly suggest me right treatment to solve this problem?
Answered by Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Education:

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Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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Hello,

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Kids disliking food or milk is a very strange state. This usually it happens due to faulty weaning practices.

I suggest the following:

  1. Check his weight. Is he losing weight?
  2. Weight loss needs to be evaluated with blood tests like haemoglobin.
  3. Worm infestation is very common at this age which can lead to decreased appetite. I suggest you give him Bandy-Plus (Ivermectin and Albendazole) 2.5 mL one a week in the night. Repeat this every six months. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines.
  4. Start him with what he likes. For example, you can give him homemade soups.
  5. You can try different formula feeds available in the market.
  6. Temporary home food should always be encouraged.
  7. All medications should be taken after consultation with the doctor.
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 3, 2018
Reviewed At January 30, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Pediatrics

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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