![]() Long-term gastroenteritis and gastroesophageal reflux (usually temporary)Ĭomplications of pregnancy and low birth weight Gastrointestinal problems that result in malabsorption or a lack of digestive enzymes Heart or lung problems, which can affect how oxygen and nutrients move through the body ![]() Problems with the endocrine system, such as thyroid hormone deficiency, growth hormone deficiency or other hormone deficienciesĭamage to the brain or central nervous system, which may cause feeding difficulties in an infant These include:Ĭhromosome abnormalities, such as Down syndrome and Turner syndrome There are multiple medical causes of failure to thrive. It is important to determine whether failure to thrive results from medical problems or factors in the environment, such as abuse or neglect. Secondary sexual characteristics (delayed in adolescents) Physical skills, such as rolling over, sitting, standing and walking The following are delayed or slow to develop: Growing may have slowed or stopped after a previously established growth curve. The person's weight falls lower than the third percentile (as outlined in standard growth charts) or 20 percent below the ideal weight for their height. Infants or children who fail to thrive have a height, weight and head circumference that do not match standard growth charts. In general, the rate of change in weight and height may be more important than the actual measurements. However, there is a wide variation in what is considered normal growth and development. Teenagers may have short stature or appear to lack the usual changes that occur at puberty. Infants or children that fail to thrive seem to be dramatically smaller or shorter than other children the same age. Children are diagnosed with failure to thrive when their weight or rate of weight gain is significantly below that of other children of similar age and sex.
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