Failure to thrive (FTT) is a condition where a child’s growth falls significantly below expected norms. It can be caused by medical (organic) or psychosocial (non-organic) factors. This article outlines a step-by-step diagnostic approach, red flags, and management strategies for both types of FTT.
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