Early detection of growth issues can be helpful for your child as it allows the best chance of attaining a height that is considered normal for their age.1
As a parent, you want the best for your child. Hence, it is important to understand the available treatments and start the treatment early.
Getting the right treatment may support growth, which will help improve the physical development and overall well-being of our little ones.
With timely intervention, growth may improve during childhood and through puberty.
As a caregiver, addressing your child’s height-related issues with open and honest conversations is crucial. Let your children know that being healthy is the number one priority, regardless whether one is shorter or taller than their peers. You can also discuss your child’s condition with his/her healthcare provider.3 Here are some tips to help your child better cope with a growth disorder:3,4
Acting early is the key to securing the best outcomes. Remember, you are not alone in this journey. There are many other parents dealing with the same challenges. Always consult healthcare professionals for proper diagnosis and advice, so that your children can be happy and healthy.
1. Huet F, CarelJC, Nivelon JL, et al. Long-term results of GH therapy in GH-deficient children treated before1 year of age. Eur J Endocrinol. 1999;140(1):29–34.
2. Quigley CA, Fechner PY, Geffner ME, et al.Prevention of growth failure in Turner syndrome: Long-term results of early growthhormone treatment in the “Toddler Turner” cohort. Horm Res Paediatr. 2021;94(1–2):18–35.
3. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. GrowthProblems in Children. Available at: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=growth-problems-90-P01956.Accessed on 17 October 2023.
4. Nemours KidsHealth. YourChild’s Growth. Available at: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/childs-growth.html.Accessed on 17 October 2023.