Delayed growthFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
Growth - slow (child 0 - 5 years); Weight gain - slow (child 0 - 5 years); Slow rate of growth; Retarded growth and development Home Care: Follow the health care provider's instructions for care. The necessary treatment and home care is as varied as the number of reasons for delayed growth. advertisement For slow weight gain caused by malnourishment, try feeding the child on demand and increasing the sucking time. Also, prepare formula exactly according to directions. Do not dilute ready-to-feed formula, and try increasing the amount offered to the child. Provide as much love and support as possible for the child no matter what the diagnosis. Examine feelings and behavior toward the child. If feelings toward the child are not what they should be, arrange for psychological counseling. Call your health care provider if:
What to expect at your health care provider's office: A thorough history will be obtained from the parents, and a physical examination of the child will be performed. Medical history questions documenting delayed growth in detail may include:
There may also be questions about parenting habits, social interaction with the child, and similar questions. Repeated measurements of height, weight, and head circumference will be performed. The number of possible tests for failure to thrive is large, but usually only a few are necessary. The tests actually done will be determined by the diagnosis the physician is considering. Some of the more common tests are listed below:
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