Search results
Non-organic failure to thrive (NOFTT) means a child, typically under 2 years old, has stunted growth for no known medical reason. The child will measure below the fifth percentile for height and weight standards, or show a marked decrease in weight.
12 lis 2023 · Failure to thrive (FTT) is a common term to describe a lack of adequate weight gain in pediatric-aged patients. Despite its common use as a descriptive diagnosis, the exact definition of the condition remains debated.
10 mar 2021 · Failure to thrive is a common reason for referral to paediatric services. Malnutrition or inadequate caloric intake is the most common cause, while organic form is unlikely in children who are asymptomatic and healthy on examination.
Failure to Thrive (FTT) describes an infant or child who does not gain weight at the expected rate. The two kinds of FTT are organic and non-organic. Medical problems such as diarrhea or vomiting may be the cause of organic FTT.
10 cze 2017 · Non-organic failure to thrive or psychosocial failure to thrive refers to failure to thrive in a child who is younger than 5 years age and has no known medical condition that causes poor growth. It is caused by emotional deprivation, child abuse. neglect or due to accident.
1 mar 1985 · Non-organic failure to thrive has traditionally been regarded as due primarily to maternal rejection and neglect. A critical reappraisal of the evidence suggests a more balanced view of...
15 sie 2016 · The most common cause of FTT is inadequate caloric intake. Other causes are inadequate nutrient absorption, increased energy requirements (metabolic demands), or a combination of...
