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My daughter height is below average
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.
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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.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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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
Next Steps
1. can consult me
2. follow length in next 4-6 months
3. provide adequate nutrition to child
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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 )
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Do blood report
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Give fruits and vegetables more .
Milk and calcium rich foods
Start ossopan d syp.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Give Syrup Ossopan-D 5ml daily once for 1 month.
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