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My child is not gaining weight. what do i do?
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Failure to thrive: At almost any age this is abnormal for an extended period of time ie 6 months or more. Ask your pediatrician. Failure to gain weight can be due to something as simple as not eating well or as complex as some serious illnesses.
Answered 5/12/2019
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