Under-eating
- Parents incorrectly preparing formula or feeding solution
- Formula is expensive and financial restraints or lack of education may lead the parents to dilute the formula.
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
- Symptoms: spitting up, vomiting, coughing, irritability, poor feeding, blood in the stool (National Institute of Health, 2006)
Medical Causes
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Down syndrome
- Brain Damage
- Heart or Lung Problems
- Anemia, blood disorders
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chronic Infections
- Metabolic Disorders
- Complications of pregnancy and low birth weight
