What is Poor Weight Gain?

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Poor weight gain is often associated with infants. Infants who are underweight before birth are more likely to become obese later in life. A baby who loses more than 10% of his weight in the first two weeks of life is considered "poor" weight gain. A baby who has not reached his or her full birth weight by two months of age is considered "underweight." The term "undersized" applies to babies who weigh more than half their birth size. The cause of this condition is believed to be a shortage of digestive enzymes, known as enzymes that help break down and digest the carbohydrates in baby's diet. Babies with celiac disease have a deficiency in the enzyme lactase, which helps to digest milk and other dairy products. In addition, babies with celiac disease have a reduced production of a protein called albumin and a higher production of one of three other proteins, called fibrin, which slows the digestive process and leads to poor weight gain. Abnormal levels of thyroid hormones are also believed to be linked to the causes of low weight in some cases. Regardless of the cause, poor weight gain during infancy is often caused by a shortage of early nutrition. This can negatively affect the growth of your child and should be addressed by your caregiver. If your baby is not gaining the amount of weight he or she should be gaining, discuss these matters with your child's pediatrician. Left untreated, these issues can result in poor growth and development of your child's muscles and organs. Your caregiver should work with you to develop a healthy diet plan for your child and provide additional vitamins and minerals your child needs as he or she grows and develops.

HomoeoCARE's Approach

Defective assimilation and absorption can cause decreased weight gain in an individual. With homoeopathy the cells of the digestive mucosa are more susceptible to the enzymes and makes its easier for the cells to assimilate and absorb the food. Homoeopathy cures the disease from its cause by allowing the cells to reinstate their normal functioning rather than overburden the body by synthetic food products.