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Height not increasing
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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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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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
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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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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