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What can causes a child age 4 to eat as much as 2 adults daily, with no weight gain or growth? this has been going on for months. we expected a growth spurt. that has not happened. he can get up from a meal where he will eat more than the adults, and say
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You : You are correct in thinking about a growth spurt. This is usually why a child will begin to eat much more than usual. A growth spurt may only result in his feet gowing or gaining a few inches in height. Don't expect to see a dramatic change. On the other hand, polyphagia(eating excessive amounts of food) can be an early sign of juvenille diabetes. The best thing to do is have your child evaluated by his pediatrician or primary care provider.
Answered 10/3/2016
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See the pediatrician: Likely notmal. See his doctor and look at the growth chart.
Answered 1/7/2019
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