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What Causes Constricted Growth In A Child Suffering With Pneumonia?
Hi Doctor, My son is not growing properly. He had been suffering from nimonia since he was 3 years old and recovered at the age of 12 years. He is now 13 year n 4 month but his height is just 4.8 feet. He is growing less than 1 Cm per month. Please suggest me what to do.
Mon, 9 May 2016
Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your child stunted growth following a previous history of chronic pneumonia I am suggesting that he has developed a deficiency in immunity which predispose to hypoproteinemia leading to reduced growth
In view of this please do the following to improve growth
Eat a lot of protein vegetables eggs
Take protein supplements like Colostrum centrum
Schedule an appointment with nutritional specialist for further dietary advice
Moreover an endocrinologist specialist will play a vital role for possible growth hormone replacement therapy
I hope this helps Regards
Regarding your child stunted growth following a previous history of chronic pneumonia I am suggesting that he has developed a deficiency in immunity which predispose to hypoproteinemia leading to reduced growth
In view of this please do the following to improve growth
Eat a lot of protein vegetables eggs
Take protein supplements like Colostrum centrum
Schedule an appointment with nutritional specialist for further dietary advice
Moreover an endocrinologist specialist will play a vital role for possible growth hormone replacement therapy
I hope this helps Regards
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