Patient's question:
My husband and I are not short, but our daughter, who is two years old, is not as tall as some children who are only one and a half years old. She seems to be growing slowly. We have given her algal oil and some calcium supplements, but the effect is negligible. For this reason, I would like to ask how to deal with slow growth in young children?Doctor's answer:
Infants and young children experience slow growth and development again, which may be caused by insufficient feeding. In this case, it is recommended to appropriately increase the feeding amount for the child. If the child has poor absorption and digestion, they can take some stomach-strengthening medications for conditioning. Alternatively, pediatric acupuncture can be used to regulate gastrointestinal and spleen functions, enhancing better absorption and digestion, thereby alleviating the symptoms of slow growth in height.