Paediatrics
Feeding Difficulties
Our Paediatric Consultants are very experienced in managing feeding difficulties, a very common problem in children, especially during transition times like the passage from liquid to solid meals.
Your child will be fully assessed, and, once our Consultant Paediatrician has determined the cause behind the problem, a strategy to support healthy eating habits will be planned.
What is it?
Feeding difficulties involve problems such as poor weight gain, refusing food, difficulty swallowing, slow eating or vomiting after meals. These issues may be due to medical, developmental, or behavioural causes and can impact a child’s growth and nutrition.
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Additional Information
What is Included?
The consultation includes a detailed review of your child’s feeding history, growth patterns, and any medical concerns. Diagnostic tests may be conducted to rule out underlying medical conditions, and a tailored feeding plan is created to support your child’s nutritional needs.
What to Expect
During the consultation, our Consultant Paediatrician will observe your child’s feeding behaviour, discuss potential triggers, and suggest interventions such as adjusting feeding techniques or modifying the diet to improve feeding outcomes.
What Happens Next?
You will receive a personalised feeding plan that includes specific strategies to improve your child’s eating habits and manage feeding difficulties. Follow-up appointments may be recommended to monitor progress and adjust the plan as necessary.
Frequently Asked questions
Signs include refusing to eat, slow weight gain, frequent vomiting or coughing during meals.
Diagnosis is based on a thorough review of feeding history, growth assessments, and sometimes diagnostic tests to rule out underlying conditions.
Yes, feeding difficulties can lead to poor weight gain or nutritional deficiencies, impacting growth and development.
Causes may include medical conditions like reflux, developmental delays, or behavioural issues such as food aversion or anxiety around eating.
Treatment involves personalised feeding strategies, adjustments to feeding techniques, or medical interventions for underlying conditions.
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General Enquiries
Please send your enquiry to us and our Practice Manager will be in touch shortly. Alternatively, if you would rather speak to us or your enquiry requires our urgent attention, please call us on 01344 946363.