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El niño que no progresa de peso / Failure to thrive
Hebel, Eduardo.
  • Hebel, Eduardo; Universidad de Temuco. Facultad de Salud. Temuco. CL
Rev. GASTROHNUP ; 14(2): 55-58, ene.15, 2012.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-648028
RESUMEN
Entre el 8 y 10% de los niños atendidos en atención primaria, presentan una falta de progreso en el peso. El diagnóstico diferencial incluye ingesta calórica inadecuada, inadecuada absorción y metabolismo aumentado. Se reconoce a un niño que no sube de peso por su historia alimentaria, historia médica, historia social, historia familiar y evaluación del apetito. Entre las diferentes causas de falla para crecer están baja talla constitucional, abuso sexual, maltrato infantil, depresión postparto, enfermedad celíaca y esofagitis eosinofílica, entre otros. Entre los pilares en el manejo del niño que no progresa de peso están enfoque terapéutico, apoyo nutricional, hábitos dietéticos y manejo especializado.
ABSTRACT
Between 8 and 10% of children seen in primary care, have a lack of progress in weight. The differential diagnosis includes inadequate caloric intake, inadequate absorption and increased metabolism. It is recognized that a child does not gain weight by diet history, medical history, social history, family history and evaluation of appetite. Among the various causes of failure to thrive are constitutional short stature, sexual abuse, child abuse, postpartum depression, celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis, among others. Among the mainstays in the management of child weight are not progressing therapeutic approach, nutritional support, dietary habits and specialized management.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Growth Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. GASTROHNUP Journal subject: Nutritional Sciences / Pediatrics Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Temuco/CL

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Growth Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. GASTROHNUP Journal subject: Nutritional Sciences / Pediatrics Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Temuco/CL