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Paediatric Growth Disorders

Child Growth Disorder Treatments In Broadway

A child is said to have a growth disorder if their height or weight is out of the normal range for their age, sex, family history, or race. An underlying medical problem, such as a growth hormone shortage, might be the cause of the delay. There are hereditary causes for certain developmental issues. Others result from insufficient dietary absorption or a hormonal imbalance. On the other hand, short height may occur from having small ancestors rather than being the result of an underlying medical problem or disorder. 

To lessen the effects on a child's physical and mental health, early identification and intervention are essential. Hormone replacement therapy, dietary supplements, surgical procedures, and growth hormone deficiency treatment in Kolkata are necessary to address underlying problems are among the possible treatment modalities. For kids with growth abnormalities, constant observation and assistance from medical specialists are also necessary to maximise the results of growth and development. 

Growth Hormone Deficiency Treatment In Kolkata

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FAQ's

Children reach specific developmental milestones that signify typical growth.

  • From birth until the age of one: Children develop an average height of around 10 inches during this time. This development depends on diet.
  • Between one and two years: Children grow five inches taller on average at this age. Hormonal elements are crucial for your child's growth and development.
  • Two to three years: At this age, a child grows 3.5 inches annually.
  • 3 years to reach puberty: Around 2 inches of growth annually.
     

A chemical in the body called growth hormone (GH) aids in children's development and growth. It is produced by the pituitary gland, a little gland located in the space between the brain's lobes.

When a child grows less than 2 inches each year after becoming 2 years old, it's the main sign that something is wrong with their growth. Additional signs and symptoms might be:

  • Delayed social and mental development
  • Delayed physical skill development, including sitting up, walking, rolling over, and standing
  • Delayed adolescent development of secondary sexual traits
     

When a child's body produces insufficient growth hormone, it prevents them from growing normally. This is known as growth hormone deficiency (GHD).

There are two types of GH deficiency:

  • GH deficit that is congenital: Certain babies are born with this type. Deficits in other pituitary hormones are also possible. Until they are between 6 and 12 months old, some newborns appear to be growing normally even though they have the disease from birth.
  • Gained insufficiency in GH: When the body stops producing enough GH to support normal growth, this occurs. It can begin at any point throughout infancy.
     

Numerous variables, including heredity, hormone imbalances, systemic diseases, and inadequate dietary intake, might contribute to growth issues. The following categories often contain the causes of growth issues:

  • Hereditary low stature
  • Constitutional growth delay: This disorder causes a youngster to reach puberty later than usual, yet their growth is normal.
  • Systemic or chronic diseases that impact the digestive tract, kidneys, heart, or lungs, or illnesses that affect the entire body.
  • Globally, malnutrition is the most frequent reason for stunted growth.
  • Extreme stress
  • Endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or hypothyroidism affect the production of thyroid hormones, which are essential for healthy bone development.
  • Lack of growth hormone: The pituitary gland, a little gland at the base of the brain that secretes various chemicals, including growth hormone, is malfunctioning in a child with this development issue.
  • Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR): Refers to congenital (existing at birth) disorders in the tissues where growth occurs. The sluggish growth of the foetus inside the uterus causes this syndrome. The newborn is smaller than average upon birth, both in terms of weight and length.
  • Anomalies of the skeleton: More than fifty bone illnesses, many of which are inherited, can impair development and height.
  • Unknown causes: A number of growth issues are idiopathic, which means that the reason for the growth issue is unknown.
     

Your child's doctor must diagnose a growth problem, and the course of treatment will depend on your child's symptoms. Diagnostic testing may consist of the following in addition to a thorough medical history, physical examination, and inquiries on the child's relatives' heights and any health issues:

  • Tracking your child's development and health over time
  • Blood tests (to rule out illnesses related to growth failure, such as chromosomal or hormone problems)
  • A pituitary gland scan, which looks for anomalies and controls the production of growth hormones
  • An x-ray of your child's wrist or hand can assess growth potential by comparing bone development to height and age.
  • Treatment for any underlying medical condition can assist in reducing the growth problem if it is the source of the issue. The optimum course of treatment, which frequently entails hormone replacement medication, will be determined by your child's physician.
  • Speak with your child's physician if you think their delayed growth is affecting them. The doctor will measure your child's height and weight on a regular basis. To determine the reason for the poor growth, they could do blood tests. It's also possible to get an X-ray. Your child's pituitary gland, which secretes growth hormone, may also be examined by the physician.‌
  • Growth problem therapy is not life-threatening, but early detection can make some kids more resilient. For children who are developing at a slower pace, physicians may suggest the following course of treatment:
  • Injections of growth hormone. These might benefit kids with Turner syndrome and growth hormone insufficiency. Growth hormone is thought to be both efficient and safe. The course of therapy may be expensive.
  • Managing hypothyroidism. It could be suggested to replenish thyroid hormone in children whose levels are low.
     

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