Patient's question:
16 years old. 172cm peers are taller than me, in puberty but not obviously developed, intelligence and comprehension are not very good, sometimes have ulcers, online identification of zinc deficiencyDoctor's answer:
Hello, based on the symptoms you are experiencing, the growth delay is caused by zinc deficiency. Taking oral gluconate zinc tablets for treatment is sufficient. The oral treatment period generally needs to last for 2 months. At the same time, it is important to strengthen nutrition by eating more vegetables and meat, and to engage in appropriate exercise to improve physical fitness.Child health issues have always troubled parents. When treating this condition, it is advisable to consider general treatment. Only by using professional methods can parents help children recover from the disease as soon as possible, avoiding any impact on their growth and development. Therefore, parents are urged to pay close attention to their children's condition and take them to a doctor for timely medical treatment.