Failure to Thrive :
Failure to Thrive also called as flattering growth or weight flattering refers to a condition when the child shows insufficient physical growth with respect to their age and gender. Infants or children diagnosed with failure to thrive show significantly shorter or smaller growth, lack pubertal changes, and decreased mental and social skills when compared to other children of the same age. This condition is caused by various reasons including chromosomal abnormalities, metabolic disorders, neurological conditions, cardiovascular conditions, gastrointestinal issues causing malabsorption and emotional deprivation. Treatment for this condition depends on the cause of the delayed growth.
Found 59 Doctors for Failure To Thrive Treatment in Hi Tech City, Hyderabad

Dr. Naveen Polavarapu
MBBS, MRCP. FRCP, CCST
Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy
Fellowship - Liver transplant
Gastroenterologist
Survey No 41/14
JNTU to Hitec City Road
Hi Tech City, Hyderabad
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Behind Cyber Towers
In the Lane of IBIS Hotels
Hi Tech City, Hyderabad
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1st Floor, Aruna Arcade, Brig Syed Rd
Sub-Registrar Office, Trillinga Colony
Secunderabad, Hyderabad
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