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Current Treatment Options in Pediatrics
Erschienen in:

01.12.2022 | Pediatric Gastroenterology (SA Saeed and E Mezoff, Section Editors)

Poor Weight Gain

verfasst von: Tanyaporn K. Kaenkumchorn, MD, Praveen S. Goday, MBBS

Erschienen in: Current Treatment Options in Pediatrics | Ausgabe 4/2022

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Poor weight gain is a common presenting problem in pediatrics. We review literature supporting the notion that extensive workup is generally not needed, particularly in younger children and discuss a management approach depending on a patient’s age.

Recent Findings

Understanding normal growth, particularly in infancy, is important. Breastfed and formula-fed infants as well as older children have different etiologies for poor growth. Diagnostic workup and hospitalization are rarely indicated or useful. An attempt to increase energy intake is often the appropriate first step in management.

Summary

Poor weight gain can affect children of all ages. Understanding expected growth, common etiologies by age, and how to assess nutritional status can help with appropriate diagnostic workup and management.
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Metadaten
Titel
Poor Weight Gain
verfasst von
Tanyaporn K. Kaenkumchorn, MD
Praveen S. Goday, MBBS
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2022
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Current Treatment Options in Pediatrics / Ausgabe 4/2022
Elektronische ISSN: 2198-6088
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40746-022-00253-y

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