Why does not grow a child
The main reason for slow growth is problems with the endocrine system. However, there are also non-endocrine reasons.
The child does not grow due to endocrine or non-endocrine problems Photo: Getty Non-endocrine causes include the following:
- prematurity and a number of intrauterine problems;
- heredity;
- rickets - lack of vitamin D;
- chronic diseases - asthma, anemia, gastritis, heart disease;
- malnutrition, malnutrition;
- side effect after taking the medicine;
- lack of growth hormone resulting from brain injury;
- disturbed growth hormone action;
- low thyroid hormone levels;
- oversupply of adrenal cortex hormones;
- diabetes.
In any case, slow growth is a signalof the body that some problems have arisen. Be sure to take your child to a pediatrician, and the pediatrician will prescribe all the necessary tests and give referrals to specialists.
What if the baby is not growing
If your child is not growing, you can help him.To begin with, include a normal amount of protein in his diet. This should be both vegetable and animal protein. Make sure that the child gets the full range of vitamins. Together with the doctor, choose a good vitamin complex for him. Moderate physical activity is necessary for normal growth. Enroll your child in a sports section. Calcium is one of the most important elements for normal growth. Children aged 6-10 years should receive at least 800 mg of calcium per day, and those over 10 years old, at least 1200 mg. Iodine is another important element, since it is part of the thyroid hormones. Children need about 150 mg of iodine per day, and teenagers - at least 200 mg. The amount of sleep is also important. Children should sleep about 10 hours, teenagers - about 8 hours. Make sure that the child falls asleep no later than 22:00, since the growth hormone is actively secreted from 22:00 to 24:00. Even if you follow all these recommendations, still consult with your pediatrician regarding your baby's growth. The main thing is not to panic. Remember that all people are individual. Slow growth at an early age does not mean that the child will always be too short. Just help him return to normal growth. Read also:
