The topic Failure to Thrive you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Feeding Disorder of Infancy and Early Childhood.

Quick Summary:

• Feeding Disorder of Infancy and Early Childhood is a condition in which a child under the age of 6 years fails to eat enough food to gain weight and grow normally, for a period of one month or more. It is characterized by inadequate growth, loss of weight, and difficulty in maintaining normal weight
• Feeding Disorder of Infancy and Early Childhood is common in infants and children who are born prematurely, who had had a low birth weight, or who are developmentally delayed
• A diagnosis of the condition is made when the child fails to eat adequately over a period of more than one month and there is no medical cause for the condition/problem
• The treatment of Feeding Disorder of Infancy and Early Childhood may involve the combined efforts of the parents, nurse, pediatrician, and dietitian, who ensure that the child is receiving sufficient calories according to his/her age.
• There are no known preventive measures available for Feeding Disorder of Infancy and Early Childhood. However, parents should make regular visits to the pediatrician with their children, which can help in early detection and identification of any feeding, eating, and growth problems, thus avoiding permanent damage due to severe malnutrition

Please find comprehensive information on Feeding Disorder of Infancy and Early Childhood regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.