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Alternate Names : FTT, Failure to Gain Weight
Failure to Thrive | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
An infant with FTT does not gain weight at a rate considered healthy. If FTT is severe and prolonged, it can result in:
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Failure to Thrive: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Failure to Thrive: Diagnosis & Tests
Author: John Wegmann, MD Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 08/15/02