Underweight with Poor Appetite
Endocrine Health Nived•Gender: Male•Age: 13 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 18 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Refusal to eat healthy home-cooked meals
- Low body weight for age (below 10th percentile)
- Physical weakness and getting tired quickly in sports
- Frequent minor throat infections and low immunity
Clinical Assessment
Picky eating teenager presenting with low weight and muscle mass. Parents sought natural digestive and metabolic support to improve growth.
Diagnostic Investigations: Hb at 11.2 g/dL; stool check normal; thyroid normal.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional therapy to naturally stimulate appetite, improve bone-muscle nutrient uptake, and build immunity.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Alfalfa Q and Calcarea Phosphorica
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Nutrient-dense calorie shakes, protein focus (monitored with our Protein Calculator), and active sports (swimming/cycling).
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 6 months- Natural appetite and food variety selection improved significantly
- Healthy weight gain of 3.5 kg, moving closer to normal percentile
- No further throat infections with improved sports stamina
- Sustained growth velocity on follow-up check
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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