Failure to thrive (FTT) is not a diagnosis but a sign of inadequate nutrition in young children manifested by a failure of physical growth, usually affecting weight. In severe cases,...
Successful treatment of FTT almost always is accomplished by a careful and detailed history because most cases are due to underfeeding or inappropriate feeding.
Prenatal and developmen...
Treat underlying conditions.
Caregiver and infant interaction should be evaluated in infants and children with FTT.
Age-appropriate nutritional counseling should be provided (1...
If specific disease is identified, follow up as indicated.
Close (every 2–4 weeks at first, then 1–2 months if good progress), long-term follow-up with frequent vi...
Atalay A, McCord M. Characteristics of failure to thrive in a referral population: implications for treatment. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2012;51(3):219–225. [View Abstract on Ovid...
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FTT is a sign of inadequate nutrition. It is rarely due to a medical condition.
Underlying medical and/or social issues are generally suggested by history and physical exam, and extensi...
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