Feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood : Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests

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Feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood

Symptoms & Signs

Constipation
Excessive crying
Excessive sleepiness (lethargy)
Irritability
Poor weight gain
Weight loss

Diagnosis & Tests

The child will be evaluated for any medical illness that could cause or contribute to the problem. Evaluation of the growth curves for height, weight, and head circumference is important in any evaluation of feeding or weight problems.

Laboratory and imaging studies may be used to complete the medical workup but often are normal in children with growth problems.

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Review Date : 8/2/2009
Reviewed By : Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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