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Symptoms
Infants or children who fail to thrive have a height, weight, and head circumference that do not match standard growth ...
Causes
Infants or children that fail to thrive seem to be dramatically smaller or shorter than other children the same age. Te...
Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam and check the child's height, weight, and body shape. A detailed history is tak...
Treatments
The treatment depends on the cause of the delayed growth and development. Delayed growth due to nutritional factors can...
Prevention
The best means of prevention is by early detection at routine well-baby examinations and periodic follow-up with school...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your child does not seem to be developing normally.
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