Growth disorders are problems that prevent children from developing normal height, weight or puberty.
Parents should regularly monitor their child's growth, just in case there are any problems that can be caught and treated early for optimum results. — 123rf.comSome children may be small for their age, but still be growing normally, while others are short or tall because their parents are the same.
If the child has short parents whose heights sit around the third percentile of the adult height chart, and the child has been growing normally along the third percentile line, then the child is less likely to have a growth problem. During puberty, there is the pubertal growth spurt, and growth rate increases to about 8-10cm per year.After that, the bones mature, growth plates fuse and growth ceases.
Hormone problems such as growth hormone deficiency, hypothyroidism and Cushing syndrome are less common, but are important to keep in mind and diagnose, as they are often treatable.On the other hand, children with early puberty, despite an earlier growth spurt, also end up short as their bones mature and fuse faster.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bank Negara retains 4-5pct 2023 GDP growth forecastGovernor says domestic demand remains resilient and jobs market improving.
Read more »
Bank Negara retains 2023 GDP growth projection at 4-5% | The Malaysian InsightGovernor says resilience of domestic demand, job market to spur economy.
Read more »
Bank Negara retains 2023 GDP growth projection at 4-5%KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is still maintaining its forecast for the country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year at between 4.0 per cent and 5.0 per cent, said newly-appointed governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
Read more »
Blue economy has potential to become Asean's new growth engine, says Indonesian top ministerMinister Monoarfa said the transition to a blue sea economy would create an opportunity to boost GDP growth and assist Asean member countries in achieving sustainable development goals.
Read more »
Digital advertising to drive ad spend growthPETALING JAYA: Digital advertising is expected to continue to drive ad spend growth in Malaysia, according to Mediabrands Malaysia.
Read more »
Millions of Chinese staying home hurt SE Asian growthThe slower-than-expected economic recovery has made its population less willing to spend overseas.
Read more »