If the period of failure to thrive has been short, and the cause is determined and can be corrected, normal growth and development will resume.
If failure to thrive is prolonged, the effects may be long lasting, and normal growth and development may not be achieved.
What to expect if I have Failure to thrive  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
If the period of failure to thrive has been short, and the cause is determined and can be corrected, normal growth and development will resume.
If failure to thrive is prolonged, the effects may be long lasting, and normal growth and development may not be achieved.