Physical milestones and FTT

Question 1

What is the first sign of FTT?

Answer 1

Not meeting growth expectations on charts

Question 2

Causes of FTT

Answer 2

1. Inadequate intake
   - Poor technique, wrong milk, social issues
2. Inadequate retention
   - Vomiting, GORD
3. Malabsorption
   - CMPI, CF, short gut
4. Failure to utilise nutrients
   - Renal/liver disease, IEMs
5. Increased requirements
   - Thyrotoxicosis, CF, chronic infections, malignancy, heart disease