Undernutrition Treatment

Helping Every Child Grow Strong & Healthy Expert evaluation and treatment of undernutrition, poor weight gain, and feeding problems in children

About

Poor appetite, low weight, frequent illness, or slow growth — undernutrition affects a child's immunity, learning ability, and long-term health. The good news: with the right diagnosis and a structured nutrition plan, most children recover beautifully.

At Aryan Multispeciality Hospital, Dr. Abhishek Arya (MD Pediatrics) evaluates the root cause of undernutrition — whether dietary, medical, or absorption-related — and creates a practical, affordable recovery plan tailored to your child and your kitchen.

Services

• Complete nutritional assessment — Weight, height, MUAC, and growth-chart analysis
• Identification of underlying causes — Infections, worms, anemia, absorption issues
• Personalized diet plans — Using locally available, affordable foods
• Micronutrient supplementation — Iron, vitamins, zinc, and calcium as needed
• Feeding guidance — Breastfeeding support and complementary feeding advice for infants
• Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) management — Structured treatment for severely undernourished children
• Regular growth monitoring — Follow-up visits to track catch-up growth

Treatment Process

1. Assessment — Detailed history of diet, illness, and feeding, plus growth measurements
2. Investigations — Basic tests to detect anemia, infections, or other hidden causes
3. Cause Treatment — Deworming, infection treatment, or supplements as required
4. Personalized Nutrition Plan — A realistic, home-based diet chart for the child
5. Parent Education — Practical training on feeding frequency, portion sizes, and food variety
6. Follow-up & Monitoring — Regular weight checks until healthy growth is restored

Why Choose Us

• Root-cause approach — we treat the reason, not just the symptom
• Diet plans built around affordable, local foods
• Experience managing everything from mild underweight to severe malnutrition
• Growth tracked scientifically on WHO growth charts
• Compassionate, judgment-free counselling for parents
• 15+ years of pediatric experience in the Churu region

FAQ

Q1. How do I know if my child is undernourished?

A. Poor weight gain, visible thinness, low energy, frequent infections, or falling below the normal range on growth charts are common signs. A check-up gives a definite answer.

Q2. My child eats but doesn't gain weight. Why?

A. Possible reasons include worm infestation, recurrent infections, anemia, poor food quality/variety, or absorption problems. We investigate and treat the actual cause.

Q3. Will my child need special/expensive foods?

A. Usually not. Most children recover well with properly planned home food. Supplements are added only when medically needed.

Q4. How long does recovery take?

A. With consistent follow-up, visible improvement usually begins within 4–8 weeks, though complete catch-up growth may take a few months.

Q5. Is hospital admission ever needed?

A. Only in cases of severe acute malnutrition with complications. Most children are treated on an outpatient basis.