I have a ten month old little girl who three weeks ago had a ast of 57 which is down from 80 two weeks prior to that. She is 11.54lb and 26" long (birth: 6lb 10 oz, 20"). She stopped gaining weight at 3month and then at 8 months started gaining .23lb (ave) every two weeks until 3 weeks ago. In the last three weeks she has gained .03 lb. She has had a sweet test to rule out cystic Fibrosis, Bone age test (results were: younger than actual age), all hormone levels are normal. She eats 4 jars of meat, 7-8 jars of fruit and veggies, 1/2 cup of baby rice and is nursing 6-7X a day (about 6oz per feeding). Any ideas on why she is not gaining weight. Two more weeks before our next Dr. appt to figure out which specialist to try if she does not gain weight over Christmas. Also just had her blood drawn for liver function levels again today. Don't know if this would help with ideas her poop is like deer droppings small black balls all clumped together. She is happy and hitting most of her milestones. Thank you for any responses I am just very worried.
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Since your daughter is bubbly, hitting milestones and eating well, she may be made this way. Otherwise test for diabetes. Food allergy can also be a problem and so also malabsorption syndromes. Please discuss these possibilities with her doctor.
Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral. Take care!