Height issue

2026-07-31 01:10:49
My daughter is 11 years old and weighs 22kg and her height is 128 cm. She has not attained puberty yet. Wanted to know about her chance of increase in height. Should we consider her low height now or wait
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Height and weight below 3rd centile for age.need an endocrinology work up

Answered2026-08-04 05:00:06

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Answered2026-08-03 10:36:08

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Low height can’t be told by a single height measurement rather it requires growth velocity measurement Height of child depends on nutritional factors, genetics etc After puberty girl can increase upto 3 inches
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We can periodically monitor her height for atleast a period of 3-6 months We can ensure that child has adequate protein and calories intake- balanced diet Adequate sleep - growth hormone is released at night during deep sleep Adequate physical activity No micronutrients deficiency

Answered2026-08-02 08:13:48

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Both height and weight are low. Check ups and tests are needed to evaluate. Please visit a pediatrician or an endocrinologist

Answered2026-08-02 01:58:22

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Greetings 11-year-old girl measuring 128 cm and weighing 22 kg sits significantly below standard growth percentiles for her age group.Her lack of puberty at this stage is medically expected, as her body weight may currently be too low to trigger adolescent development.Her potential for a major height increase remains highly favorable because her growth plates will stay open until she fully enters puberty.Rather than waiting, it is highly recommended to consult a pediatrician now to evaluate her growth trend and nutritional status.A specialist can run blood panels, check her bone age via a simple X-ray, and investigate potential underlying growth delays.

Answered2026-08-01 17:07:33

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Height and weight both are below 3rd percentile. Direct consultation would be necessary to assess the general appearance, growth velocity, prepubertal changes and if any further tests required.

Answered2026-08-01 15:57:14

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She needs evaluation

Answered2026-08-01 15:33:59

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She is having growth failure Physical assessment and accordingly blood and radiological investigations are needed

Answered2026-08-01 15:26:31

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Hi Her height is less than 3 rd percentile ( means short stature). Although her height will increase as she haven’t attained puberty yet, but she.needs evaluation.

Answered2026-08-01 14:47:39

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Need endocrinology opinion
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seek opinion of pediatric endocrinologist

Answered2026-08-07 04:51:59

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Both Height and weight are below for age . Consult Paediatric endocrinologist personally . For further management .

Answered2026-08-04 06:34:38

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Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.

Answered2026-08-02 14:24:02

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Yes low height Needs to know parents height also take consultation will let you know

Answered2026-08-01 15:07:57

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-08-01 14:57:55

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