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Pediatric
Failure to thrive
Also known as: FTT
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Urgent
Poor weight gain
What is Failure to thrive?
Inadequate weight gain or growth, crossing percentiles downward.
Possible Causes
- Malnutrition
- Celiac
- CF
- Thyroid
- Heart disease
When to Seek Medical Help
Seek care within 24-48 hours
Warning Signs (Seek Immediate Care)
- Severe malnutrition
- Neglect
- Organic disease
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