Not gaining weight or height

For not gaining weight or height, see pediatricians first.

A child whose weight or height is not increasing as expected over time needs a growth check. Feeding difficulties, illness and other causes are possible; being naturally small does not by itself mean illness.

Also searched as: বাচ্চার ওজন বাড়ছে না, বাচ্চা বাড়ছে না, bacchar ojon barche na, baccha barche na, baccha roga

Who to see: Pediatricians

A paediatrician (child specialist) checks growth, feeding and development.

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Which doctor should I see for not gaining weight or height (bacchar ojon barche na)?
See pediatricians first. A paediatrician (child specialist) checks growth, feeding and development.
Where can I find pediatricians?
Most pediatricians are listed in Dhaka (805), Chattogram (343), Cumilla (197), Sylhet (131), Gazipur (128). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramCumillaSylhetGazipur

General information only, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, see a doctor.

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