Children with short stature have a height lower than the 3rd percentile when compared to the growth criteria for their age and gender. Children’s may not have any other abnormal symptoms apart from their height that is lower than the standard.
However, in cases where short stature is caused by diseases such as congenital abnormalities, malnutrition, hormonal disorders, bone disorders, คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย, and other chronic diseases, other abnormal symptoms may be found as well.
Stunting can be caused by many things, which can be divided into the following groups:
- Genetics is the most important factor.
- Proper nutrition, not too much or too little.
- Get enough sleep, at least 8-10 hours per day.
- Regular exercise 2-3 times a week
- Hidden chronic illnesses can slow down a child’s growth
- Some groups of drugs, including steroids, which if taken in large doses can affect growth.
- Hormones: There are many hormones that, if present in low amounts, can stunt a child’s growth.
In school-aged children’s, the growth rate is approximately 4-6 centimeters/year until they become teenagers. When compared to the growth graph, it is that it deviates from the normal value. When children start to get older, they may have problems adjusting to school because they are not as big as their friends. They may be bullied or teased. Parents should give importance to monitoring the child’s growth to make sure it is appropriate for their age.
If parents are concerned about their child’s growth or notice that their child is short, grows slower than their peers, or has other abnormal symptoms such as eating less or refusing to eat, having digestive problems, or having abnormalities related to development and behavior, they should see a doctor for early examination and treatment so that the child’s growth is on schedule.