Feeding Disorder of Infancy and Early Childhood
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When a baby or young child repeatedly refuses food, is unable to eat adequately, or has trouble eating, we speak of a feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood.
It is a disturbance in eating behavior during the first years of life, which may be reflected in poor weight gain or irregular feeding patterns.
Signs to watch for: Persistent refusal of food, crying during meals, frequent spitting up, or slower-than-expected growth.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician guides the initial evaluation; depending on the case, the pediatric gastroenterologist, the nutritionist, or the allergist may collaborate. If you have concerns about your child's feeding, the most sensible thing is to discuss them with your trusted pediatrician.
Data on 1,563 doctors who treat feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood
Which specialist treats feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood?
Feeding disorders in infancy and early childhood are treated by a pediatrician, together with a neonatologist for newborns and a clinical nutritionist for nutritional management; a pediatric gastroenterologist may be involved if there are digestive issues. See a specialist if your baby refuses feeding or is not gaining weight properly.
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Doctors specialized in feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Naomi Bouchain Barajas
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Victor Hugo Santos Diego
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Ariana Carrasco
Frequently asked questions
What is feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood?
When a baby or young child repeatedly refuses food, is unable to eat adequately, or has trouble eating, we speak of a feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood.
Which doctor treats feeding disorder of infancy and early childhood?
Feeding disorders in infancy and early childhood are treated by a pediatrician, together with a neonatologist for newborns and a clinical nutritionist for nutritional management; a pediatric gastroenterologist may be involved if there are digestive issues. See a specialist if your baby refuses feeding or is not gaining weight properly.