Patient's question:
My daughter is 9 and a half years old, with a height of 123.5 cm. In June 2012, her height was 118.5 cm. After that, she has been taking calcium supplements every day for 9 months and has grown 5 cm taller. Is this situation a case of growth hormone deficiency? Before taking calcium, she grew less than 5 cm per year. She was born at 35 weeks + 5 days, with a birth length of 42 cm and a weight of 5 pounds. She is now about 10 cm shorter than her peers. In June 2012, her bone age was measured to be 2 years younger than her actual age. Her predicted menarche age is 14. What should I do now??? The height of her father is 170 cm, and her mother is 158 cm.Doctor's answer:
You should eat more vegetables, high-protein foods, high-quality protein foods, and calcium-rich foods, as well as zinc-rich foods. Avoid picky eating. Ensure adequate rest time and quality. Engage in regular physical exercise.It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a growth plate examination. If the growth plates are about to close but have not fully closed, short-term use of growth hormone may be considered.
Short-stature has long been a concern for parents. When treating this condition, consider general treatment approaches. Parents must use the correct methods to help children recover from the disease as soon as possible, ensuring it does not affect their growth and development. Therefore, after a child's illness occurs, parents must take immediate action to help them recover.