Failure to thrive
Failure to thrive (FTT) refers to a child whose physical growth is substantially below the norm.
What is Failure to thrive?
Failure to thrive is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Failure to thrive that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Failure to thrive
The following conditions have been associated with Failure to thrive. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
1p36 deletion syndrome
1p36 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency
Any 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MCCC1 gene.
3-methylglutaconic aciduria type 8
3-methylglutaconic aciduria type 8 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase deficiency, infantile/juvenile form
3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase deficiency, infantile/juvenile form is a medical condition that may be associated with ...
Abetalipoproteinemia
Abetalipoproteinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute adrenal insufficiency
Acute adrenal insufficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Addison disease
Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 9
A type I interferonopathy characterized by severe developmental delay and progressive neurologic deterioration. Patients...
Alacrimia-choreoathetosis-liver dysfunction syndrome
Alacrimia-choreoathetosis-liver dysfunction syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Alexander disease
Alexander disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alobar holoprosencephaly
Alobar holoprosencephaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Failure to thrive is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.