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Growth deficiency- height

2019-04-11 07:48:27
My son is 3.5 months old. I went for vaccination today and Paediatrician told me his length is 57 cms. Normal should be 60 cms. I asked him if any supplements for increasing the length he said nothing. Just wait and watch. Please advise.
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hi monitor growth velocity. growth velocity is defined as gain in height over 12 months period. consult local pediatric endocrinologist/pediatrician. after 3 months. doctor will extrapolate growth velocity for 3 months and compare. if is low then need evaluation.

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This is likely to be normal, the child height friends on the genetic factors like height of parents etc., make sure that baby is getting Vitamin D supplements
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