2023-08-18 04:00:06
During the return to school, most schools request a medical certificate from students to verify their state of health.
From kidney diseases to kidney disease and Turner Syndrome are some of the factors that impede growth.
Although a general doctor can do the reviews, the ideal is to see a pediatric endocrinologist.
We are about to start a new school year and there are many concerns for parents. In some schools a medical certificate is requested for the registration of minors. It is a procedure to verify your correct state of health. During this type of general reviews, it can be identified when children have growth problems and the factors that cause it.
It is common to hear from parents that “their children have already left their uniform” or that they are growing fast or that the shoes they bought a month ago no longer fit them. However, in other families this situation does not happen, which is an alert sign that indicates that their little ones are not growing properly. Some of the main reasons may be the following.
Hormonal changes
Growth Hormone Deficiency: It is one of the main causes. It can be easily detected if the children do not change sizes or are the shortest in the room.
Hypothyroidism: It is the deficiency of the thyroid hormone and delays growth or puberty.
Early puberty: children grow fast and can be taller than their age. On the other hand, because bones mature faster than normal, they can also stop growing sooner and fail to reach their growth potential.
Genetics: genetic influence does matter, because if the parents are short, the son or daughter is likely to be short.
Turner Syndrome: It affects only girls and is caused by an incomplete or absent sex chromosome. In addition to short stature, they cause delayed puberty.
Nutrition: there are different factors such as diet that directly impact growth. Lack of essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, and minerals can prevent proper growth.
Kidney diseases: chronic renal failure is the loss of kidney function. It leads to a buildup of fluid and waste products in the body. This disease affects most of the functions and systems of the body.
Main risk factors
It is important that parents and health professionals be aware of the following warning signs that could indicate poor growth or problems related to short stature.
Reduced growth rate: it translates into a slow or stagnant process if the boy or girl does not show constant growth over a certain time (centimeters in a year), such as the school year, or if their height is below the curve of normal growth for their age, it is necessary to investigate the possible causes.
Disproportionately short stature relative to classmates: If he is shorter than his friends of the same age and gender, it is important to assess whether there is a condition that is affecting his physical development.
Early detection and appropriate treatment can make a big difference in the quality of life of children with short stature. It is recommended to consult a pediatric endocrinologistwho is the professional trained to evaluate the growth of children or if it is necessary to carry out additional tests to start a specific treatment that helps them grow with confidence.
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