Gastrointestinal

Lack of nutrition will cause a failure to thrive.  To ensure your child is receiving the full range of nutrients needed it may be necessary to assess and evaluate your child to ascertain if any of the following problems exist.

Gastrointestinal problems may include

• gastroesophageal reflux
• change in bowel habits - constipation and diarrhoea
• dysmotility and absorption (inability to pass food through the gastrointestinal tract because muscles do not work properly)
• lack of nutrition
• hydration