Failure to Thrive

Failure to Thrive

What is the definition of failure to thrive? Is it an appropriate diagnosis for children with CdLS? Failure to thrive occurs in infants and children when the physical growth, especially weight gain, is less than peers (usually below 3rd to 5th percentile on growth...
Failure to Thrive

Oral Feeding (with G-tube weaning)

We have a 22-month-old daughter who finally passed a swallow study a few months ago and seems to be very eager to eat real food. We were hoping for some more opinions about how to wean her from her G-tube. I know there are differing opinions on what the caloric needs...
Failure to Thrive

Scoliosis

My 13 year old son was just diagnosed with scoliosis. He already has a curve of 39 degrees (top, to the right). His orthopedist is recommending 22/23-hour brace. Is there any treatment protocol for CdLS children with scoliosis? Is there any information on how well our...
Failure to Thrive

Undescended Testicles

Our 4-year-old son with CdLS weighs approximately 17 pounds. At the age of three weeks he required surgery to remove an inguinal hernia. At that time the surgeon discovered only one testicle in his abdomen; the other testicle could not be detected. He was placed on...
Failure to Thrive

Menstruation (irregular)

My adult patient used to have menses however for the past 6 months has not had one. Should one pursue other medical testing to find the underlying cause. And if so, what tests should be prescribed? Menstruation stopping after having been present (secondary amenorrhea)...