Patient's question:
My son is just 13 years old and shorter than his peers. It was only a couple of years ago that we found out that taking norfloxacin affects his growth. He has taken it many times, but not frequently. However, looking back, he has indeed grown slower in the past two years. His peers, who we haven't seen in a year, are now over half a head taller than him. What should we do now? There's a situation—my son is prone to nausea and vomiting, and sometimes retching. He also gets acute gastroenteritis every year, and it's hard to prevent. Therefore, taking medicine might also be a significant.Previous Treatment and Effects:
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Doctor's answer:
Ladies and gentlemen. Norfloxacin contains quinolone-class antibiotics. Due to its potential to cause liver and kidney damage, children's liver and kidneys are in a developmental stage and are relatively less mature compared to adults. Therefore, it is recommended not to use it for those under 18. Your son occasionally took it two years ago, but there were no adverse reactions, so there is no need to worry too much! As for the delay in growth due to taking this medication, there is no additional clinical reference material! Regarding the nausea and vomiting your son is prone to, I think it should be taken seriously. Consider consulting a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to regulate the spleen and stomach! The spleen is the foundation of postnatal health and is responsible for digestion. If digestion is poor, it can lead to malnutrition and hinder growth!