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Height not increasing

2021-04-01 18:14:28
My daughter is 10 years old. Her weight is 30 kg. Her height is only 132 cm which is 6 - 8 cm less than the ideal height. Please recommend what to do to increase her height. My height is 5 feet and 1 inch and her height father's height is 5 feet 8 inch. From last one year her height has increased only 1 or 2 cm
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Height is between ten and 25 th centile according to her age , more details is required to assess whether it is okay to wait or to know the underlying pathology. She can consume eggs and milk for good growth
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As her weight is good, height will reach mid parental height... give more protein diet, milk and regular exercise.. growth velocity is less in the last 1 year, need evaluation.
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Wait for natural spurt in height during puberty in next 3-4 years Meanwhile maintaining good nutrition & regular physical activity is beneficial

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