Good morning,
All the parents think that their child is stunted.
So if you want help
Mention her height, weight, head circumference
Parents height so that we can come to a clear picture whether it is pathological or physiological. Just because a child is stunted it is not growth hormone deficiency, many factors come to play even before coming to the diagnosis
Next Steps
1. check the height, weight, head circumference
2. check mothers and fathers height
3. we will go through the charts and xray if available
4. To plan for appropriate testing then
Health Tips
1. consultation to a paediatrician is very important
2. growth hormone is not an over the counter medicine
3. get proper diagnosis before starting
4. Remember not all stunning is growth hormone deficiency, some are physiological