Failure to thrive
Alternative names:
FTT; growth failure
Symptoms:
- height, weight and head circumference in an infant or young child do not progress normally according to standard growth charts
- physical skills such as rolling over, sitting, standing, and walking are slow to develop
- mental and social skills are delayed
- development of secondary sexual characteristics are delayed in adolescents
Signs and tests:
A physical examination is done, including height, weight, and body proportions. A detailed history is taken, including prenatal, birth, neonatal, psychosocial and family information. A Denver Developmental Screening Test reveals delayed development.
The following laboratory tests may be performed:
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