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Poor feeding (medical symptom): Poor feeding (mostly in infants)
Poor feeding (medical symptom): An infant may feed poorly for numerous reasons, some of which are very serious. Poor feeding can lead to weight loss which in an infant is often called failure to thrive. Even if weight is not lost, poor growth may indicate a medical problem. Any infant with poor feeding needs medical attention for correct diagnosis.
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... Is it acute or chronic? Acute anorexia would most likely be due to an acute febrile disease or acute psychiatric disturbance. Is there a history ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there a history of an abnormal gestation? There may be a history that the mother was a chronic alcoholic or ingested such drugs as phenytoin, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Anorexia refers to a loss of appetite. The hypothalamus is thought to be the center of appetite control, but the stimuli that influence this control are poorly understood. Prolonged anorexia accompanied by... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Failure to thrive (FTT) is a common problem accounting for 1–5% of referrals to pediatric centers. Although no consensus exists, FTT applies to children under 2 years of age whose weight is less than 5% on two occasions or... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Physiology is the most appropriate basic science to use in developing a list of the causes of anorexia. A good appetite depends on a psychic desire for food; a happy GI ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Failure to thrive is germane to the pediatric patient who is not growing adequately or fails to gain weight and appears emaciated The physiologic model of intake, absorption, transport, and utilization ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Anorexia, a lack of appetite in the presence of a physiologic need for food, is a common symptom of GI and endocrine disorders and is characteristic of certain severe... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Two groups of neonates are born weighing less than the normal minimum birth weight of 5½ lb (2,500 g) — those who are born prematurely (before 37 weeks’ gestation) and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The key feature of anorexia nervosa is self-imposed starvation, resulting from a distorted body image and an intense, irrational fear of gaining weight, even when the patient is obviously... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Anorexia, a lack of appetite in the presence of a physiologic need for food, is a common symptom of GI and endocrine disorders and is characteristic of certain severe psychological disturbances such as anorexia nervosa. It... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Two groups of neonates are born weighing less than the normal minimum birth weight of 5½ lb (2,500 g)—those who are born prematurely (before the 37th week of gestation) and those who are... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Shawn H. Blanchard and Scott A. Fields Anorexia is defined as the lack or loss of appetite, which can lead to unintentional weight loss. Interestingly, only 50% of people complaining of anorexia... Approach. ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Depression ❑ Drugs ❑ Anorexia nervosa ❑... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The key feature of anorexia nervosa is self-imposed starvation resulting from a distorted body image and an intense and irrational fear of gaining weight, even when the patient is obviously emaciated. An anorexic patient is... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Anorexia, a lack of appetite in the presence of a physiologic need for food, is a common symptom of GI and endocrine disorders and is characteristic of certain severe psychological disturbances such as... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Anorexia, a lack of appetite in the presence of a physiologic need for food, is a common symptom of GI and endocrine disorders and is characteristic of certain psychological disturbances such as anorexia nervosa. It... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Two groups of neonates are born weighing less than the normal minimum birth weight of 51⁄2 lb (2,500 g)—those who are born prematurely (before 37 weeks' gestation) and those who are small for gestational age (SGA). Premature... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Physiology is the most appropriate basic science to use in developing a list of the causes of anorexia. A good appetite depends on a psychic desire for food; a happy GI tract that is secreting... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Failure to thrive is germane to the pediatric patient who is not growing adequately or fails to gain weight and appears emaciated. The physiologic model of intake, absorption, transport, and utilization will help... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Diane Barsky, MD Feeding Disorders - BASICS Feeding disorders: Inability to consume by mouth in quantitiy or quality nutrition which is developmentally appropriate for ... Feeding Disorders - DIAGNOSIS ... Feeding Disorders - TREATMENT ... Feeding Disorders - FOLLOW UP ... Feeding Disorders - bibliography ... Feeding Disorders - CODES ... Feeding Disorders - PATIENT TEACHING-MED ... READ EXCERPTS »
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