An 11-year-old girl is 141cm tall, with her growth plates not fully fused. It is suggested to use growth hormone temporarily, and improve diet, lifestyle habits, and increase physical exercise. If the growth plates have fused, consider leg-lengthening surgery.
If a child grows slowly, how can you determine if it’s dwarfism?
Nutritional advice and lifestyle recommendations for girls during their growth period
After 100 days of growth hormone injections, the child’s annual increase in height is only 5 centimeters. Multiple hospitals have not reached a clear conclusion, only recommending the use of OpteCare. What could be the reason for this?
Slow growth in children can be caused by various factors, including chromosomal abnormalities and skeletal diseases. Timely detailed examinations and symptomatic treatments, along with proper dietary combinations, are important measures to promote normal growth.
A 3-4-year-old girl, with normal diet but significantly shorter than her peers, seeks solutions. It is recommended to start with opsonize Spleen and stomach (regulating the spleen and stomach) by using traditional Chinese medicine that strengthens the spleen and vital energy, and to pay attention to balanced diet and avoid snacks.
How to diagnose and treat children’s short stature?
Explore the possible causes of slow growth in children and provide corresponding dietary adjustment recommendations.
Slow growth in children could be caused by a lack of calcium or deficiencies in trace elements. It is recommended to undergo trace element tests and supplement with relevant nutritional products.
A parent inquires about their 9-year-old daughter who began menstruating, noting that her height has only increased by 2 centimeters between the ages of 11 and 12. The parent asks whether it’s necessary to supplement the child with vitamins C, B, protein, and calcium, as well as whether a check-up at Beijing Children’s Hospital is needed.
