my son is 5 years old but only 12 kg weight.. he is very lean.. doesn't eat vegetables nor fruits nor any dry fruits. likes only fried items such as fryums , chips etc... and doesn't eat much

1 Answer

Jasmine KaurMom of a 9 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hello dear parent, your child is extremely underweight as per his age. You should consult with your paediatric and ask for tonic that help in increasing appetite. Also ask for deworming course. Sometimes worms in the stomach also stop the growth.

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