Suggest remedy for lack of appetite in a child
Patient: Hello Dr. My son is 9 years old and he isn t taking food properly.He brings back lunch from School.He says he is not feeling hungry.He is 27kg in weight and 138cm in height.Can you please suggest multivitamin tablets or syrup to catch up the required nutrients. Regards Mom Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of lack of appetite. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like slow growth of the child, sickness, stress, depression , anorexia nervosa, medications like antibiotics, anemia, intestinal worms and irregular bowel movements. Need not to worry. For now drink plenty of water and avoid fatty and spicy food. You should give child proper rest and diet rich in multivitamins. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician for proper diagnosis. Doctor may order blood test, stool test and physical examination. Doctor may prescribe drug like albendazole , iron tablets and laxatives and do counseling.  Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari