The health of children is the wish of every parent, and it is also directly related to the long-term development of the country. In the process of children's growth, parents will encounter a variety of troubles and confusion. In recent years, more and more parents have become anxious about their children's height. The child is not tall, and the parents have difficulty sleeping and eating, but if the child grows too fast, he will worry about the problem. How do I know if my child's growth and development are normal? What is the right way to open your child's height? In this program, we have invited two experts in pediatric endocrinology, namely: Pan Hui, Director of the Medical Department and Chief Physician of Endocrinology Of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and Chen Xiaobo, Director and Chief Physician of the Department of Endocrinology of children's Hospital Affiliated to the Capital Institute of Pediatrics.
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Parents caught up in "height anxiety"
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With the development of the economy and the improvement of living standards, the average height of the younger generation is getting higher and higher. Therefore, in the growth and development clinic of the hospital, many anxious parents are often met. "Why are other people's babies so tall, and my children are shorter than others, is there a problem?"
There are many factors that affect height, and they are complex. The genetics of parents may account for 60%-70%, and the rest are mainly affected by other aspects, such as the environmental impact of the mother during pregnancy, the health of the child during the growth process, diet, exercise, etc., which will work together to determine the final height.
Director Pan said that in the growth and development clinic, there will be a polarization situation, there are many "should not come" parents come, but some "should come" parents did not come in time. That is to say, some children who were normally growing and developing were brought to counseling due to parental anxiety; while other children who really had problems, parents failed to pay attention in time, but delayed the best time to intervene. The reason for this situation, in the final analysis, is that parents do not properly monitor the growth of their children.
How tall is your child now? What is the median height of the corresponding age? How much has the child grown in the last six months? Can you answer these questions?
Growth hormone therapy, listen to what the experts have to say
If you want your child to grow taller, growth hormone will naturally be included in the eyes of parents. So, what kind of child is suitable for HGH? Experts tell us that not only children with growth hormone deficiency, but also children with idiopathic short stature and Turner syndrome also need growth hormone therapy. Growth hormone has been used clinically for decades and is generally safe. Detailed examinations need to be done before use, and after evaluation by professional doctors, use according to doctors' recommendations, and regularly review and monitor to ensure safety and good results.
However, there are many children, perhaps his lack of height is caused by external factors such as living habits or long-term illness, then we should first find this root cause and scientifically prescribe the right medicine. Therefore, finding a regular medical institution and finding a professional doctor is the key to the child's growth.
Monitor height and stay away from anxiety
As mentioned earlier, excessive anxiety in parents is often due to the failure to monitor the height of their children. So, how should it be monitored? In fact, it is very simple, first of all, parents should have a sense of monitoring, and then what needs to be done is to regularly measure and record the height and weight of the child, and compare with the growth curve of the "Children's Growth and Development Scale", as long as the indicators are in the normal range, there is no need to be too anxious, patiently observe the change trend, and once there is a deviation from the curve, you can seek medical treatment in time. It's not hard to stay away from height anxiety, right?
In addition to growth hormone, what other ways to grow taller? How does a child eat to help grow taller? Why is Director Pan called "Professor Jump Rope"?
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Director of medical affairs department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Pan Hui, chief physician of endocrinology
Visiting hours: Tuesday morning special needs clinic
Sunday morning special needs clinic
Children's Hospital Affiliated to capital pediatric research institute
Director of the Department of Endocrinology
Chief Physician Chen Xiaobo
Visiting hours: Tuesday morning Specialist Clinic
Thursday morning Special Needs Clinic