title: Failure to thrive in infants (review).
abstract: Failure to thrive (FTT) is a common issue in practice. The definition of FTT differs among authors and among practices. FTT is usually categorized into organic vs. non-organic.  This paper is a review of different articles that contains the terms "failure to thrive". A Review of articles was performed using Pub med and different journal websites. This article discusses the different definitions of FTT, the prevalence , the assessments , together with information on management. The initial step in managing an infant or child with FTT is to identify the cause whether it is "organic" or " non organic". An appropriate encounter would be by having a system-based approach. In addition to the pediatrician's skills in medical diagnosis and management, there is a need for evaluation of the child's temperament and development, oromotor functioning, nutritional needs and deficits, and family and social support systems.
authors: Hamad Medical Corporation, Department of Pediatrics, Doha, Qatar.
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authors: Hendaus
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authors: Al-Hammadi
mesh_terms: D002657:Child Development; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena