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نحن نعالج الترجمة Short stature in children may have several causes, such as a growth hormone deficiency, thyroid deficiency, hereditary short stature, or delayed puberty.
Age group
Growth rate per year
Newborn- 1 year
1 – 2 year
25 cm/ year
10 cm/ year
2-4 years
5.5-9cm / year
4-6 years
5 – 8.5 cm / year
6 years to puberty - Girls Boys
4.5-6.5 cm / year
4 -6 cm/year
Adolescence – Growth spurt
8- 14 cm / year
The doctor will look at the child’s daily routine and eating habits to identify possible causes of stunted growth. Once the causes are diagnosed, the doctor will offer advice on the following:
1. Enough hours of sleep each day to balance hormones and stimulate growth 2. Enough time for exercise to promote growth and good health
1. Enough hours of sleep each day to balance hormones and stimulate growth
2. Enough time for exercise to promote growth and good health
At present, growth hormone therapy includes the following:
There are no oral applications of the growth hormone treatment, as proteins are broken down in the digestive tract making them ineffective.
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