CHILD GROWTH PROBLEMS

Many parents worry their children are too short or thin, and others worry her too tall or fat. Some children is smaller or larger than average, but there is rarely a serious disorder that interferes with the growth. The best way to avoid unnecessary anxiety is diligently recorded the weight and height of your child in order to know whether the child's growth is still within reasonable limits.

"As long as your child looks happy and healthy, it seems there are no hidden medical problems. Monitor the growth of the child and check the child to the doctor if he did not look well or if you are still worried."

"It is among children who are gifted thin, it is more possible if at least one parent was also skinny / slim. However, consult a physician to make sure there are no hidden cause."

"An infection or severe pain, particularly that make children glued in bed some time, can affect the normal growth. The solution, make sure the child is eating enough healthy and balanced diet. Keep track of the child's weight and consult a doctor if the weight does not start increase in 4 weeks. "

"The inability to absorb nutrients from food because of abnormalities or disease cystic fibrosis colic (intestinal damage due to gluten allergy) can be the cause of the child's stool looked pale and smelly. The doctor will perform some tests. When diagnosed with cystic fibrosi, treatment would include medication aides digestion. When the disease is diagnosed colic, the child needs to follow a gluten-free diet. "

"There is a tall kid with talent. It is more likely if at least one parent of the child is also quite tall. If you are worried about the child is too tall for his age, see your doctor."

"Certain medications, such as corticosteroids, are taken in high doses or for a long time, will be able to affect growth. Again, talk to your doctor. Meanwhile, do not stop using prescription medication."

SISITIK FIBROSIS
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder in which the secretion of some glands become unnaturally thick. This raises a series of problems, especially viscous mucus in the lungs that causes persistent cough and recurrent chest infections. Abnormal secretion from the pancreas will affect the child's ability to digest food and make it secrete pale stools, ambyar, and foul-smelling. Children who suffer from cystic fibrosis often can not grow normally and are underweight. This condition is present from birth but is often not detected until months or years, and in those days the lungs are already damaged. Chest physiotherapy routine by parents, antibiotics, and medication digestive aid, can now help children who have it managed to survive well into adulthood.