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Does Discontinued Physical Growth At The Age Of 10 Require Medical Attention?

My 10 year old granddaughter has stopped growing. she was 7 weeks premature at birth and has open heart surgery at 7 months for vsd. She has been growing normally until this last year. does she need a heart checkup? she hasnt had one since 5 years old.
Wed, 7 Sep 2016
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this may be any disorder related with heart problems. you should seek advise from genetics specialist and also from cardiologist.
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Does Discontinued Physical Growth At The Age Of 10 Require Medical Attention?

this may be any disorder related with heart problems. you should seek advise from genetics specialist and also from cardiologist.