The “Failure to Thrive” is a medical condition where the infant doesn’t grow as per his age and requirement. His/her current weight remains significantly lower than the children of similar age and sex. This condition may lead to delay in development and maturation.

Failure to thrive may be due to chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome and the Turner syndrome. There may be defects in the major organ systems, due to which the body growth may lack. There may be thyroid hormone deficiency and other relevant hormone deficiencies. The central nervous system may be damaged, which leads to the feeding difficulties in the infants. The heart or lung may also be defective due to which the nutrition may not move to all organs of the body. The patient with anemia or other blood disorder may also suffer from this condition. This medical condition may also be seen by emotional deprivation and economic problems.

Consult the doctor periodically for your child growth in various age bars to keep an eye on the growth ratio.