Question
My child is 10 years old and only 130 cm tall, growing slowly with only about 4 cm per year. Lately, there have been small hard lumps in the breasts with a painful sensation when touched. Do we need treatment?
Answer
Girls typically start developing breasts around the age of 9, and her breasts are just beginning to develop, resembling a coin in size. During the breast development process, the enlargement of breast glands often causes tenderness. Parents should not worry. Children’s growth and development vary from person to person, and as long as the child is in good health, no special treatment is usually necessary. It is recommended to conduct a trace element test on the child for better diagnosis and to determine the effectiveness of treatment.