Question 1

what is the definition or description of: feeding difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Broad term: Feeding difficulties is an umbrella term where any problems in feeding occur.  This could be an infant who is not able to suck and swallow appropriate or unable to developmentally move on to advanced/complex food.  It can also describe and elderly person who no longer has a desire to eat leading to significant weight change

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: feeding problems?

Accepted Answer

Generally refers to: a child who is unable or unwilling to eat enough to nourish normal growth and development.  There are many causes for feeding problems and a child who is not feeding well and failing to thrive should have a thorough medical evaluation .

Question 3

how does prematurity relate to children with sleeping and feeding problems ?

Accepted Answer

Delayed development: Prematurity is always a risk because it may leave a legacy that results in delayed development. Sleeping and eating are primitive reflexes that are regulated by lower brain control mechanisms. See a nutritionist who understands the benefit of selected vitamins as supplements.

Question 4

children with cp.pda.hie, seizures n arching of the body, feeding problems, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Epilepsy Clinic: Long term management through your local (or a referral) neurologist is in order. Quality of life issues for the patient and care givers need to be addressed and properly managed.

Question 5

my 21 wk girl is has season allergies 10 lbs 11 oz.  dx: ftt & feeding difficulties. can i give her benadryl (diphenhydramine) & what dose based on her weight?

Accepted Answer

No, never under 1 yr: Absolutely, definitely do not use Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for a baby less than one year old. Do talk with the pediatrician for advise, it may not be allergy. Some believe children that young do not yet have allergies. A pediatrician may discover the real problem and provide the right treatment. Even a good pharmacist might recommend a safe alternative until you see the doctor. Best!

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: poor feeding?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate: Feeding that does not support adequate nutrition and growth (in children)

Question 7

9 week old. tracheal retractions, subcostal retractions, noisy breathing, poor feeding - can this be normal? o2 sat is fine but working to be there.

Accepted Answer

Office evaluation!: Symptoms suggestive of croup or bronchiolitis. When baby is so young, particularly when there is labored breathing with retractions, should be seen in office

Question 8

my mother was doing ok up until a few weeks ago. it started with numbness in hands and feeling like they were asleep. now, she is unable to use them at all. cant feed herself or comb her hair and is super weak all over. ?

Accepted Answer

Doctor, ER can check: Generally, if a patient is rapidly losing function of one or more limbs, that is an emergency and can be evaluated in the ER... unless the cause is already known and loss of function has been expected. If loss of function is slow and gradual, a patient can usually be evaluated as an outpatient unless weakness has become dangerous such as in difficulty swallowing or difficulty breathing.

Question 9

i have a boy that was born at 26 weeks, on december now he's 3 months corrected age, the problem is his feeding, he has been feeding through a bottle since, but now he doesnt want the bottle anymore, he cries and shift his head when need to feed?

Accepted Answer

Check the nipple: The infant has grown and the nipple of the bottle may be too small now for him. Also try holding the bottle like you are breast feeding and looking at the baby while feeding that I hope helps you. Babies are very sensitive and feeding time is a time they use to draw love as well.

Question 10

i have a six weeks baby, she takes out secretion alot after feeding, what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Most infants outgrow reflux but a few measures may be helpful. Remember to feed at an angle, burp the baby mid feed and after the feed, avoid rapid feeding. Gently remove nasal mucus with nasal saline drops and  gentle suction.

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9 week old. tracheal retractions, subcostal retractions, noisy breathing, poor feeding - can this be normal? o2 sat is fine but working to be there.

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My mother was doing ok up until a few weeks ago. it started with numbness in hands and feeling like they were asleep. now, she is unable to use them at all. cant feed herself or comb her hair and is super weak all over. ?

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I have a boy that was born at 26 weeks, on december now he's 3 months corrected age, the problem is his feeding, he has been feeding through a bottle since, but now he doesnt want the bottle anymore, he cries and shift his head when need to feed?

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I have a six weeks baby, she takes out secretion alot after feeding, what could be the problem?

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