Patient's question:
Half-year Illness Description: My daughter is now 9 and a half years old, 152 cm tall, and weighs 35 kg. Recently, I've noticed that her breasts are starting to develop! According to my daughter, her breasts are a bit itchy, and there's some pain when pressed. A small amount of secretion is coming out of her vagina. My daughter rarely eats snacks and prefers meat but dislikes vegetables. I'm not sure if this is considered precocious puberty. Also, at her age, if her breasts start to develop, will her menstruation follow soon? I look forward to your advice.Past Treatment and Effects: She has never been examined.
Help Needed: I want to know if her condition is precocious puberty. Will her menstruation follow soon? Is it necessary to go to
Doctor's answer:
Generally, girls start developing breasts around the age of six to nine, which is a normal occurrence. Apply warm compresses daily, but be careful not to squeeze them. Make sure the child gets adequate rest. It's normal to experience some intense pain at the beginning. This is all part of the process and doesn't require any treatment. Everyone develops differently—some start earlier. Children should avoid various drinks, soy milk, puffed snacks, and other similar foods. Due to the high standard of living today, with an abundance of fast food, quick meals, and puffed snacks, early development may occur.Advice: Hello, it's recommended to eat fewer snacks, puffed snacks, and fast food, avoid carbonated drinks like cola, and consume more whole grains and.