Patient's question:
My daughter is 9 and a half years old, 123.5 cm tall. 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, weighing 42 cm and 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??? Her father is 170 cm tall, and her mother is 158 cm tall.Doctor's answer:
You should eat more vegetables, high-protein foods, high-quality protein foods, and calcium-rich foods. Avoid picky eating. Ensure adequate rest time and quality. Engage in more physical exercise.It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a growth plate examination. If the growth plates are about to close but not fully closed, short-term use of growth hormone may be considered.