Poor Feeding in Infants
Alternate Names : Feeding - Lack of Interest, Infant - Lack of Interest in Feeding
Definition Poor feeding is when an infant either demonstrates a lack of interest in feeding, or an inability to take in adequate nutrition.
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Overview & Considerations
Poor feeding is a nonspecific symptom seen in newborn and young infants that can result from many conditions, including infection, metabolic disorders, genetic disorders, structural abnormalities, and neurological disorders.
Poor feeding is not an indicator of the severity of the disease, but it is an indicator that (even in the absence of other symptoms) suggests close watching of the infant.
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