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I'm really worried about my child. She's eating well, but she just isn't growing like I expected. She weighs 19 kg. Could this be related to worms or something else? Should I consider getting her dewormed, or is there another reason why this might be happening?

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I'm really worried about my child. She's eating well, but she just isn't growing like I expected. She weighs 19 kg. Could this be related to worms or something else? Should I consider getting her dewormed, or is there another reason why this might be happening?

Deworming is essential for children, especially if they're not growing despite adequate nutrition; intestinal worms can cause malabsorption of nutrients, leading to stunted growth; the World Health Organization recommends regular deworming for children in endemic areas; for your chil

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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