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Blessedchild24:
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Take him to a doc for that mouth opening issues, if that is treated then you will most likely get a solution for the weight stuff from there.

VeryWickedMan:
Which means his preeq must be very big.

may the ancestors continue to guide you , men when d3 see the future

KillahPriest:
I'm sorry, I didn't read the entire thread because I always try to filter out noise in certain situations but I'm guessing the doctors you met said there's nothing to worry about but just to be damn sure, go to any teaching or military hospital in your state of residence and let them run a diagnosis on him, maybe they'll suggest tests to be run and maybe it's just nothing. I have a childhood friend with this same scenario, different from his siblings because he was like a broom but by the time we were rounding up our teenage years, BOOM he bulked up like a body builder. It's normal for parents to be worried in this sort of situation so, just go to the hospital one more time and if the doctors give you an all clear then, ask to see their nutritionist. The aspect of him opening his mouth constantly will be sorted out by school mates or by his crush when he gets to JS3 or SS1, they'll yab composure into him so you better make him your paddy man and reward him whenever he closes his mouth for an hour. I don't want to bore you with long talk but back in the day, holidays with extended family members would have sorted this thing out due to socialization which would have been good for him as an only child but now, you just have to accept the gradual process. Don't just stress your head please

Thanks for your soothing words, highly appreciated. Your advice will be followed

Konquest:
He'll put on more weight as time goes by but as it stands, he has a FAST metabolism.

So, your son is an ectomorph in terms of body size. He can start weight training before he hits his 20th birthday and follow strictly the diet plan for ectomorphs (hard gainers).


You can get more insights here:
=> https://bonytobeastly.com/is-the-ectomorph-body-type-real/

Hmm, thanks a bunch bro, I will look into it.

blazer2018:
Hi guys, please I really need your help.

I have a twelve years old son who is very lanky, he looks d*mn too malnourished for comfort. He was very robust from birth till around the age of 8, when all of a sudden he started depreciating, initially, we thought it was a normal thing, as he was growing taller too, but now, I can't even bring myself to post his pictures on my status. He looks just like 7up's Fido Dido.

Now, this is a boy who eats whatever he wants, he's well fed, and lacks nothing. But with his looks, you will doubt that he's even fed at all. Although he looks far from being healthy, but he rarely falls sick. He's so skiny that whoever sees him, asks us what's wrong with him. Another thing, he always leaves his mouth opened, something that has now affected his teeth. We tried every tricks in the book to stop this, but to no avail, he can hardly keep his lips shut for more than 30 seconds.

Now, he's is a very hyperactive boy and finds it difficult concentrating atimes, but he's well above average in school.

Kindly help with solutions to this problem, it brings tears to my eyes as we have done everything we can think of to reverse this. Recently, a doctor suggested we place him on egg regimen, he now eats 3 eggs daily, but there seems to be no changes whatsoever.
Recommended medications, specialist or hospital we can take him to, preferably in the South West would be highly appreciated.

He's my only child, please help a desperate father!!!🥺

My first son is like that, too, but so was I, especially when I was about 19 to 24 years of age. I was very skinny and lanky. So I'm not alarmed at my boy looking like that.

Just make sure he regularly takes antihelmintics (worm medicine) and watch him grow.

He'll bulk up later.

Glock22:
Yo! I’m slim like that too!

What you can do is give him more meals and snacks between meals.

He has a faster metabolism which makes his food digest faster than normal and then his body begins to digest his body fat.

On a daily, he loses more calories than he takes in

Give him more meals and snacks. You can add Ensure drink to his daily meal intake.


You can also track him a few exercises like push ups and wrist exercises to bulk his looks.

Do not do running exercises, those are for weight loss.

Good luck.

With the look of things, the fast metabolism seem to be the issue. We will seek further consultations with doctors to rule out any medical issue, then maybe incorporate your advice if he's in the clear medically. Thanks alot

Geovanni412:
Back in the 1950's, my father was a little boy and his own unique health challenge was each time he slept, his eyes would be wide open

His parents were well to do , and so they went to the best hospitals around to no avail

Finally, they took him to the village where he was cured by a blind traditional herbalist and to this day, he has never had such a problem again.

The reason I am sharing this story with you, op, is this, everything no be western medicine

If they can't find a solution to his mouth staying open always, take the boy to your village and ask the locals, they are good traditional healers that may have the solution you seek.

Noted with thanks

blazer2018:
Hi guys, please I really need your help.

I have a twelve years old son who is very lanky, he looks d*mn too malnourished for comfort. He was very robust from birth till around the age of 8, when all of a sudden he started depreciating, initially, we thought it was a normal thing, as he was growing taller too, but now, I can't even bring myself to post his pictures on my status. He looks just like 7up's Fido Dido.

Now, this is a boy who eats whatever he wants, he's well fed, and lacks nothing. But with his looks, you will doubt that he's even fed at all. Although he looks far from being healthy, but he rarely falls sick. He's so skiny that whoever sees him, asks us what's wrong with him. Another thing, he always leaves his mouth opened, something that has now affected his teeth. We tried every tricks in the book to stop this, but to no avail, he can hardly keep his lips shut for more than 30 seconds.

Now, he's is a very hyperactive boy and finds it difficult concentrating atimes, but he's well above average in school.

Kindly help with solutions to this problem, it brings tears to my eyes as we have done everything we can think of to reverse this. Recently, a doctor suggested we place him on egg regimen, he now eats 3 eggs daily, but there seems to be no changes whatsoever.
Recommended medications, specialist or hospital we can take him to, preferably in the South West would be highly appreciated.

He's my only child, please help a desperate father!!!🥺

You need to book an appointment with a medical consultant.It is beyond what General Practioner could treat. Visit any teaching hospital or Federal Medical Centre ,they have a lots of medical consultants.

blazer2018:
With the look of things, the fast metabolism seem to be the issue. We will seek further consultations with doctors to rule out any medical issue, then maybe incorporate your advice if he's in the clear medically. Thanks alot

Metabolism slows down by itself with age.

Jeezuzpick:
My first son is like that, too, but so was I, especially when I was about 19 to 24 years of age. I was very skinny and lanky. So I'm not alarmed at my boy looking like that.

Just make sure he regularly takes antihelmintics (worm medicine) and watch him grow.

He'll bulk up later.

Hmm, some soothing words, thanks

remiopash:
You need to book an appointment with a medical consultant.It is beyond what General Practioner could treat. Visit any teaching hospital or Federal Medical Centre ,they have a lots of medical consultants.

Noted with thanks. Will do

Aguogba:
Take him to pediatric section of UI or LUTH and insist on seeing a Professor or Senior Registrar even if it means tipping the reception nurses.

Noted with thanks...Will look into this

Portage1:
Father - think back to when the child was 2-3 years. What was the time like for him back then? Did your primary healthcare Dr. or daycare staff ever mentioned anything like ADHD evaluation? especially the inattentive type? Or have you ever thought he might be on the Spectrum? has he been evaluated? Are you considering evaluation? You see, lot of the time if an individual is undiagnosed (especially early) - the world around him or her will never understand why the individual acts the way they do! Do more search and read more on neurodivergent or neurotypical, maybe you will relate better. Per research, these things if undiagnosed affects everything - as in the whole being and social relationships if you will.

All the best.

Thanks a lot, a friend just suggested this too, it def will be included in the next course of actions.

MASTERCHIEF0847:
He will eventually bulk up, just make sure he stays fit and healthy. By the time he gets to ages 16-18 you will be amazed at the changes

Thanks

Solution......

Buy milk and start giving him morning and night......after one month he will be as fat as Cuban chief priest son.......

blazer2018:
Hi guys, please I really need your help.

I have a twelve years old son who is very lanky, he looks d*mn too malnourished for comfort. He was very robust from birth till around the age of 8, when all of a sudden he started depreciating, initially, we thought it was a normal thing, as he was growing taller too, but now, I can't even bring myself to post his pictures on my status. He looks just like 7up's Fido Dido.

Now, this is a boy who eats whatever he wants, he's well fed, and lacks nothing. But with his looks, you will doubt that he's even fed at all. Although he looks far from being healthy, but he rarely falls sick. He's so skiny that whoever sees him, asks us what's wrong with him. Another thing, he always leaves his mouth opened, something that has now affected his teeth. We tried every tricks in the book to stop this, but to no avail, he can hardly keep his lips shut for more than 30 seconds.

Now, he's is a very hyperactive boy and finds it difficult concentrating atimes, but he's well above average in school.

Kindly help with solutions to this problem, it brings tears to my eyes as we have done everything we can think of to reverse this. Recently, a doctor suggested we place him on egg regimen, he now eats 3 eggs daily, but there seems to be no changes whatsoever.
Recommended medications, specialist or hospital we can take him to, preferably in the South West would be highly appreciated.

He's my only child, please help a desperate father!!!🥺

What do you mean by this statement? "I can't even bring myself to post his pictures on my status".

Take things easy. Who knows maybe it's genetics. How do you look now or while growing up?

Deworm him and buy him excellent multivitamin. He doesn't have to be fat but should look well kept. Also, take things easy with the lad. Don't shout too much on him because you are sounding so pained and unnecessarily stup*d. Did he create himself? Love your boy, shower him with praise and keep taking care of him.

What is your own with what any idiot on the road thinks about your child? You know all this also gets to him? Why are you people so daft? You are not a worthy parent

blazer2018:
Same thing my parents are saying, but bring his father, I am not happy of the way he looks. He's so different from his peers, and I am afraid if he reaches his teenage years like that, he might have problems with friends .

There is nothing wrong with looking skinny. He'll add weight with time. Boys don't look down on people because they are skinny. It might be a few girls he'd have issues with but a lot of girls also like skinny people.

Signs of hyperthyroidism. Go and do a TFT test please. His a patient from all the complaints you give and see a doctor. Or consult me.

He opens his mouth while sleeping, Let him wear face mask (the type that does not allow air passage, hes not covering his nose,i made mine with leather) every night b4 going to bed, to stop the teeth growing further o, my mum did it for me and till date I still wear my mask to bed

Your son is still growing up. There will still be changes. I also experienced same myself when I was young. Thank God I'm healthier and better...

blazer2018:
Hi guys, please I really need your help.

I have a twelve years old son who is very lanky, he looks d*mn too malnourished for comfort. He was very robust from birth till around the age of 8, when all of a sudden he started depreciating, initially, we thought it was a normal thing, as he was growing taller too, but now, I can't even bring myself to post his pictures on my status. He looks just like 7up's Fido Dido.

Now, this is a boy who eats whatever he wants, he's well fed, and lacks nothing. But with his looks, you will doubt that he's even fed at all. Although he looks far from being healthy, but he rarely falls sick. He's so skiny that whoever sees him, asks us what's wrong with him. Another thing, he always leaves his mouth opened, something that has now affected his teeth. We tried every tricks in the book to stop this, but to no avail, he can hardly keep his lips shut for more than 30 seconds.

Now, he's is a very hyperactive boy and finds it difficult concentrating atimes, but he's well above average in school.

Kindly help with solutions to this problem, it brings tears to my eyes as we have done everything we can think of to reverse this. Recently, a doctor suggested we place him on egg regimen, he now eats 3 eggs daily, but there seems to be no changes whatsoever.
Recommended medications, specialist or hospital we can take him to, preferably in the South West would be highly appreciated.

He's my only child, please help a desperate father!!!🥺

Let him eat in btw meals for a month , there's no way he won't add add even if his genes says he must be slim .

jeff1607:
Let him eat in btw meals for a month , there's no way he won't add add even if his genes says he must be slim .

I can not even start to mention what portions of meal he consumes daily, not to mention multiple snacks in between.

Majesty7:
What do you mean by this statement? "I can't even bring myself to post his pictures on my status".

Take things easy. Who knows maybe it's genetics. How do you look now or while growing up?

Deworm him and buy him excellent multivitamin. He doesn't have to be fat but should look well kept. Also, take things easy with the lad. Don't shout too much on him because you are sounding so pained and unnecessarily stup*d. Did he create himself? Love your boy, shower him with praise and keep taking care of him.

What is your own with what any idiot on the road thinks about your child? You know all this also gets to him? Why are you people so daft? You are not a worthy parent

Clap for yourself

Your major concern should be the mouth opening ish. It is a bad habit which he shouldn't grow up with. Find a way to make him start closing his mouth,

The boy being skinny, start with running his PCV (Full Blood Count),if his result is fine, then don't bother yourself.

I have a younger brother we were growing up,he was very skinny to the point that he start having (Ike ) at his back. It was really giving us serious concern.

But guess what, as he grew up, he began to become big.

Right now he is big to the point that my parents are now complaining.
They had to call me to help talk to him so he can watch his weight.

I feel there is. I cause for alarm.

However, ensure you take him to the hospital for complete medical checked up, to at least be shre he doesn't have any underlying health issue.

All the best.

Chibuzoripob:
Nah 7up property be that.You don hit jackpot .


Carry am enter General hospital make normal Doc examine her not those korope/kowope DOC

Na to carry am go give 7up Bottling Company for Ijora be dat.
Nothing so him.

blazer2018:
Hi guys, please I really need your help.

I have a twelve years old son who is very lanky, he looks d*mn too malnourished for comfort. He was very robust from birth till around the age of 8, when all of a sudden he started depreciating, initially, we thought it was a normal thing, as he was growing taller too, but now, I can't even bring myself to post his pictures on my status. He looks just like 7up's Fido Dido.

Now, this is a boy who eats whatever he wants, he's well fed, and lacks nothing. But with his looks, you will doubt that he's even fed at all. Although he looks far from being healthy, but he rarely falls sick. He's so skiny that whoever sees him, asks us what's wrong with him. Another thing, he always leaves his mouth opened, something that has now affected his teeth. We tried every tricks in the book to stop this, but to no avail, he can hardly keep his lips shut for more than 30 seconds.

Now, he's is a very hyperactive boy and finds it difficult concentrating atimes, but he's well above average in school.

Kindly help with solutions to this problem, it brings tears to my eyes as we have done everything we can think of to reverse this. Recently, a doctor suggested we place him on egg regimen, he now eats 3 eggs daily, but there seems to be no changes whatsoever.
Recommended medications, specialist or hospital we can take him to, preferably in the South West would be highly appreciated.

He's my only child, please help a desperate father!!!🥺

Hello, Frankly, nairaland is not a hospital. Take your son to a teaching hospital for evaluation.

Your description points to two contrary things.
1. He being thin, could be pointing to some sort of anaemia. Which means his blood is not transporting enough of what he eats to the cells for what ever reason. Anaemia has many possible causes including genetics.

2. He breaths opening his mouth, which points to a partially blocked airway. For this, he should be adding weight, not loosing, as his body should not be able to burn up already stored fat. This second one is more of a problem to adults, not children.


That's why I said the two things are contradicting. But either way, take him to TH for medical screening. The medical profs will atleast check to rule out certain things. He very well can outgrow the issue, but do not assume so.

blazer2018:
Hi guys, please I really need your help.

I have a twelve years old son who is very lanky, he looks d*mn too malnourished for comfort. He was very robust from birth till around the age of 8, when all of a sudden he started depreciating, initially, we thought it was a normal thing, as he was growing taller too, but now, I can't even bring myself to post his pictures on my status. He looks just like 7up's Fido Dido.

Now, this is a boy who eats whatever he wants, he's well fed, and lacks nothing. But with his looks, you will doubt that he's even fed at all. Although he looks far from being healthy, but he rarely falls sick. He's so skiny that whoever sees him, asks us what's wrong with him. Another thing, he always leaves his mouth opened, something that has now affected his teeth. We tried every tricks in the book to stop this, but to no avail, he can hardly keep his lips shut for more than 30 seconds.

Now, he's is a very hyperactive boy and finds it difficult concentrating atimes, but he's well above average in school.

Kindly help with solutions to this problem, it brings tears to my eyes as we have done everything we can think of to reverse this. Recently, a doctor suggested we place him on egg regimen, he now eats 3 eggs daily, but there seems to be no changes whatsoever.
Recommended medications, specialist or hospital we can take him to, preferably in the South West would be highly appreciated.

He's my only child, please help a desperate father!!!🥺

He will bounce back when he completed his growth.

When I was a kid. I do open my mouth while sleeping ...so while growing up my front teeth doesn't align with the lower teeth..
One day, A grandma told my mom my teeth isn't aligning with each other ..she now concluded I don't close my mouth when I was a kid..
Till now..I have serious overbite ..front teeth is longer than the lower teeth.. I can't even smile as I wish.
It's crazy... getting braces or retainers is expensive.
What other methods can one use to straighten an overbite teeth.

A big human worrying unnecessary over a baby human. Sometimes I don't desire bringing kids into this world because of unnecesary & self afflicted worries & responsibility like this. I'd rather worry about world peace & peace in the middle east!

Btw, I doubt if any of those coconut head genZ know about Fido Dido!

For his mouth opening try giving him tooth pick to put in his mouth...it worked for a whole family of 5 children having mouth opening issues.