The document discusses complications associated with failure to thrive (FTT) in children, highlighting issues such as malnutrition, which can lead to a cycle of infection and metabolic slowdown. It also covers symptoms related to psychosocial short stature, including abnormal eating behaviors. References include the 'Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics' and BMJ Best Practice.

1. PROBLEM SOLVING 2:
FAILURE TO THRIVE
Done by:
Arwa H. Al-
Onayzan.
ID: 215007943.

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
 What are expected complications in a case of failure to thrive?

3. FAILURE TO THRIVE
COMPLICATIONS
• Malnutrition causes defects in host defenses.
• Children with FTT may suffer from a malnutrition-infection cycle.
• During starvation, the body slows metabolic processes and minimize the
growth.
• Changes in serum electrolyte concentrations and the associated
complications are collectively termed the refeeding syndrome.
• Psychosocial short stature:
• The signs and symptoms include polyphagia, polydipsia, hoarding and
stealing of food, gorging and vomiting, drinking from toilet bowls, and
other notable behaviors.

4. CON…

5. REFERENCE
Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics 7th edition Chapter 21 (p. 69).
Bestpractice.bmj.com. (2018). Failure to thrive - Symptoms,
diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice. [online] Available at:
http://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/747/complications
[Accessed 24 Mar. 2018].