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Failure to thrive or weight faltering refers to suboptimal weight gain in infants or young children. It is identified by plotting weight on growth charts and seeing a sustained drop across two centile lines. The cause is usually inadequate food intake due to multifactorial reasons. Evaluation involves examining for signs of underlying pathology, obtaining a dietary history, and considering social factors. Management is typically in primary care by modifying feeding behaviors and diet to increase calorie int
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- abdalmajeed alshammary
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