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Can my 4 year old have an eating disorder?
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Possibly: Though it would be unusual for such a young child to have an eating disorder, it is possible. Have your child evaluated by a child psychiatrist or child psychologist to find out. The sooner you start treatment, the better!
Answered 1/11/2020
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Get them checked: I would take them to a pediatric gastroenterologist for a full workup. You might be surprised that these specialists are ready for anything and can handle everything from anatomical lesions that stymie eating to functional eating disorder that are more behavioral or psychological. There may be low doses of medicines that can help although discovering the cause is essential. Stay safe!
Answered 1/11/2020
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