Failure to Thrive Doctors in Malta

Failure to thrive describes a pattern of inadequate growth or weight gain in infants and young children and can result from insufficient calorie intake, feeding difficulties, medical conditions affecting absorption, or chronic illness. A paediatrician conducts a thorough assessment including dietary history, examination, and investigations to identify the underlying cause and develop a nutritional and medical management plan. Addressing failure to thrive promptly is essential to support healthy brain and physical development.

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16 doctors found for failure to thrive