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Growth, endocrine and metabolic Flashcards

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Give some causes of faltering weight in young children and babies.

A

Psychosocial
Neglect
Cystic fibrosis
Immunodeficiency
Chronic illness i.e. tetralogy of Fallot
Reflux and feeding difficulties
Coeliac disease
Growth hormone deficiency and hypothyroidism

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When is height and weight concerning?

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When height or weight cross down two centiles
Below the second centile

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What is the difference between faltering weight (FW) and failure to thrive (FTT)?

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Faltering weight specifically refers to weight and is not always serious, whereas FTT is both physical and developmental. FTT may refer to neglect.

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Suggest tests for reduced growth.

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Full blood count
Urea and electrolytes
Stools for faecal elastase
Coeliac antibodies
Thyroid hormones
Karyotype/ R14
Hospitalisation

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