Will our height and weight be okay? Need to check before new semester
Feb 18, 2025
Ahead of the new semester in March, many parents are paying more attention to their children's health conditions as well as their learning preparations. It is important to check that there are no problems with growth and development, especially if you are very short or overweight than your peers. Growth problems can affect not only the child's physical health, but also confidence and adaptation to school life, so early diagnosis and management are necessary.
"In addition to genetic factors, low kidneys can be caused by chronic diseases such as growth hormone deficiency, decreased thyroid function, endocrine diseases such as adrenal abnormalities, kidneys, and heart diseases," explained Kim Min-ji (Children's Endocrine Specialist) at Centum General Hospital.
Some children may develop slowly because they are physically late in puberty. In this case, they are shorter than their peers at the beginning of school age, but they have shown rapid growth since then. Manager Kim Min-ji said, `In that sense, it is necessary to regularly measure the child's height and weight and check the trend of changes.'
If hypotension is suspected, it is necessary to check the levels of growth hormone and thyroid hormone through a blood test and evaluate the condition of the growth plate through a wrist X-ray test. If it is identified as growth hormone deficiency, growth hormone injection treatment can be considered through consultation with a specialist. The treatment period takes at least two years, and regular monitoring is essential.
Childhood obesity can negatively affect a child's growth. Manager Kim Min-ji said "If you become overweight or obese, the secretion of growth hormones is likely to be suppressed. In addition, insulin resistance increases, hindering normal growth and development, and the risk of precocious puberty increases, especially when the sex hormone balance is broken due to obesity."
In order to prevent and manage childhood obesity, balanced nutrition is important. You should maintain a diet that contains protein, calcium, and vitamins, and reduce processed foods or sweets. In addition, it is effective to perform aerobic and strength exercises that promote the secretion of growth hormones 3 to 5 times a week, for at least 30 minutes a day.
Manager Kim Min-ji said, `Growth hormones are mainly secreted at night, so a child's regular sleeping habits are needed. It is important to maintain a constant bedtime and wake-up time, and to create an environment so that you can get enough sleep," he advised.
In addition, "positive feedback and encouragement from parents are also needed so that children do not shrink compared to their peers."It is recommended to provide psychological support so that the child is not stressed by growth problems, and to consult with a specialist if necessary."
"In addition to genetic factors, low kidneys can be caused by chronic diseases such as growth hormone deficiency, decreased thyroid function, endocrine diseases such as adrenal abnormalities, kidneys, and heart diseases," explained Kim Min-ji (Children's Endocrine Specialist) at Centum General Hospital.
Some children may develop slowly because they are physically late in puberty. In this case, they are shorter than their peers at the beginning of school age, but they have shown rapid growth since then. Manager Kim Min-ji said, `In that sense, it is necessary to regularly measure the child's height and weight and check the trend of changes.'
If hypotension is suspected, it is necessary to check the levels of growth hormone and thyroid hormone through a blood test and evaluate the condition of the growth plate through a wrist X-ray test. If it is identified as growth hormone deficiency, growth hormone injection treatment can be considered through consultation with a specialist. The treatment period takes at least two years, and regular monitoring is essential.
Childhood obesity can negatively affect a child's growth. Manager Kim Min-ji said "If you become overweight or obese, the secretion of growth hormones is likely to be suppressed. In addition, insulin resistance increases, hindering normal growth and development, and the risk of precocious puberty increases, especially when the sex hormone balance is broken due to obesity."
In order to prevent and manage childhood obesity, balanced nutrition is important. You should maintain a diet that contains protein, calcium, and vitamins, and reduce processed foods or sweets. In addition, it is effective to perform aerobic and strength exercises that promote the secretion of growth hormones 3 to 5 times a week, for at least 30 minutes a day.
Manager Kim Min-ji said, `Growth hormones are mainly secreted at night, so a child's regular sleeping habits are needed. It is important to maintain a constant bedtime and wake-up time, and to create an environment so that you can get enough sleep," he advised.
In addition, "positive feedback and encouragement from parents are also needed so that children do not shrink compared to their peers."It is recommended to provide psychological support so that the child is not stressed by growth problems, and to consult with a specialist if necessary."
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
