My daughter height is below average

2025-10-31 15:33:24
My daughter is 20 month old and her  height is 74 cm which is below average What should I do...?? I am very concerned please suggest me something.
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Please visit a pediatrician for assessment. There are many causes for delayed growth. Depends on your baby's birth history too. One of the major causes also includes 1. Vitamin D deficiency 2. Iron deficiency and other micronutrient deficiency 3. Calories/ protein deficient malnutrition 4. Baby being premature at birth There are many other causes. You need to visit a pediatrician for detailed assessment and management accordingly.

Answered2025-11-06 07:33:17

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2025-11-06 06:23:26

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Ist of all..it has to be measured properly on infantometer. 2ndly..don't worry, sometimes babies follow lower growth curves and grow according to their genetic potential 3rdly I need previous length record as growth disorder can't be predicted based on single values
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1. can consult me 2. follow length in next 4-6 months 3. provide adequate nutrition to child

Answered2025-11-06 02:29:12

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )

Answered2025-11-06 02:27:21

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Child requires detailed evaluation like what was the birth length,birth weight,gestation and other issues at birth or antenatal scans However measurement of length do vary from person to person,it’s better to check clearly with infant o meter and confirm.

Answered2025-11-06 13:11:31

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Do blood report

Answered2025-11-06 11:40:50

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Give fruits and vegetables more . Milk and calcium rich foods Start ossopan d syp.

Answered2025-11-06 06:20:45

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Give Syrup Ossopan-D 5ml daily once for 1 month.

Answered2025-11-06 05:06:48

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