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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
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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
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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
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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.
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She needs evaluation
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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.
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Dr. Onkar Jaykumar Dang
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Need endocrinology opinion
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seek opinion of pediatric endocrinologist
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Both Height and weight are below for age .
Consult Paediatric endocrinologist personally . For further management .
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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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.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
She is having growth failure
Physical assessment and accordingly blood and radiological investigations are needed
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes low height
Needs to know parents height also take consultation will let you know
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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