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What is the medical term failure to thrive?

While most commonly associated with infants, the term failure to thrive (FTT) also describes a serious syndrome of decline in older adults. In geriatrics, it's not a specific diagnosis but a collection of symptoms encompassing profound weight loss, decreased appetite, poor nutrition, and reduced physical activity.

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Does Failure to Thrive Go Away? Understanding Reversibility in Seniors

According to research, failure to thrive (FTT) can affect a significant percentage of community-dwelling and hospitalized older adults, highlighting its prevalence and impact on health. This complex syndrome, which involves a decline in overall well-being, raises a critical question for many families: does failure to thrive go away?

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Is there an adult version of failure to thrive? Understanding geriatric failure to thrive

While the term 'failure to thrive' is often associated with pediatric medicine, a medically recognized and serious syndrome known as Adult Failure to Thrive (AFTT) affects older adults. AFTT is a process of physical and psychological decline in the elderly, characterized by a pronounced overall deterioration. It is not a specific disease but rather a culmination of complex, interconnected health issues.

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