Height, Pediatrics FAQ

Understanding Infant Feeding Issues: Teething, Crying, and Gastrointestinal Concerns

Is there a problem with the gastrointestinal tract? Hello Dr. Cheng, I have a few questions I would like to ask you: 1. My baby is already 3 and a half months old, but he only consumes about 120cc of milk per feeding (approximately every 3 to 3.5 hours). Recently, he has been t...

Dr. Zheng Peian Reply:
Infants aged 3 to 6 months often extend their feeding times due to their curiosity about the world around them, which is not directly related to teething. As long as their height, weight, and overall growth and development are normal, there is no need for excessive concern. If th...

Understanding Teething Issues in Toddlers: When to Seek Help

Teething issues? It is common for children to start teething around 6 months of age, and by the age of 1, many have around 8 teeth. However, it is not unusual for some children to experience a pause in teething. If your child is now 1 year and 4 months old and has not developed a...

Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello! The rate of tooth growth can vary depending on individual constitution. If a child's weight and height growth are normal, then further observation is sufficient. It is currently recommended that children over one year of age should consume more than 500cc of milk dail...

Understanding Breast Development in Young Girls: When to Seek Help

Development The 8-and-a-half-year-old girl is relatively thin and has recently noticed a protrusion under her left nipple, which feels like a small hard lump and is painful when pressed during sleep. Is this related to development or could it be due to other reasons? If a consult...

Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello, Generally, girls begin to develop around the ages of 10 to 11, but some may start 1 to 2 years earlier. If an 8-and-a-half-year-old girl has a protrusion or small lump under her nipple, it may indicate the onset of development. It is important to monitor for the appearan...

Concerns About Underweight in Toddlers: When to Seek Specialist Help

Underweight A two-year and seven-month-old child has a height of 88.3 cm and a weight of 11 kg. Although the height has gradually increased over the past six months, the weight has not changed for seven months since reaching 11 kg at two years old. I am concerned that this may no...

Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, 1. It is normal for children aged 2 to 5 years to experience a slower weight gain, with an average increase of only 10 kilograms over these 4-5 years. 2. You may consider increasing your child's dietary intake by adding more fruits, vegetables, and protein-r...

Addressing Low Milk Intake in Infants: Concerns and Solutions

The baby is not drinking milk? Hello Doctor, my younger brother is currently five and a half months old. Since he was two months old, he has had poor feeding habits. He drinks about 500 to 600 cc of milk daily, and in the past two weeks, it has worsened to less than 500 cc per da...

Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello! 1. It can be concerning when an infant enters the weaning phase, especially if their growth curve drops from the 75th percentile to the 50th percentile, which approaches the definition of growth delay (crossing two growth percentiles). It is advisable to consult a physic...

Is Early Breast Development Normal in a 6-Year-Old Girl?

Breast development issues in a 6-year-old girl? Hello Doctor: My daughter has just turned 6 years old, with a height of 126 cm and a weight of 28 kg. She usually eats very little high-calorie fast food. Recently, while helping her bathe (she has been bathing independently since s...

Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Dear Mrs. Wang, Regarding your daughter's issue, our recommendation is to consult with a pediatric endocrinologist. Our hospital's pediatric department has a special pediatric endocrinology clinic with Dr. Niu Daoming every second Thursday afternoon of the month. You m...

Understanding Growth Delays in Children: When to Seek Endocrine Care

Growth retardation My son was born weighing only 2700 grams and has G6PD deficiency. He experienced projectile vomiting while drinking milk as a baby. He was weaned at six months, and it has been a struggle to raise him since then. He doesn't like drinking milk, but I often ...

Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Dear Madam, Regarding your letter, I still recommend that your child see a pediatric endocrinologist. Our hospital has a special pediatric endocrinology clinic with Dr. Niu Dao, which takes place on the second Thursday of every month in the afternoon. You can bring your child f...

Common Pediatric Orthopedic Concerns: Hip Length Discrepancy and Cleft Lip

Pediatric orthopedics and other issues? Hello, Doctor: I currently have two children, one girl and one boy. My daughter is 2.5 years old, and my son is 1 year and 3 months old. I have a few questions for you: 1. My daughter has a condition where her left leg is longer than her ...

Dr. Zheng Peian Reply:
1. Observe whether the heights of both hip bones are the same or measure the difference between the two legs while lying flat. It is generally recommended to follow up with a pediatric orthopedic specialist every 1-2 years. 2. It is advisable to take the child to a pediatric neur...

Understanding Persistent Diarrhea in Infants: Causes and Solutions

Diarrhea Hello Dr. Zhang, My child has been experiencing persistent diarrhea since birth and is now 9 months old. We have visited many hospitals, but there has been no improvement. Recently, we switched to a special formula, Mead Johnson's Enfamil, but he doesn't like...

Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello! Diarrhea lasting more than 2 to 3 weeks is classified as chronic diarrhea. The causes vary depending on the age of onset (such as at birth or after 6 months), and it is particularly important to identify the reasons if there are discrepancies in height and weight. Generall...

Mixing Cow and Goat Milk for Infant Nutrition: Is It Safe?

Nursing with cow and goat milk? Hello Dr. Cheng: My son is now 4 and a half months old and is currently drinking Enfa A+. A friend mentioned that goat milk formula can be beneficial for the respiratory system. I am considering mixing cow's milk formula with goat milk formula...

Dr. Zheng Peian Reply:
Hello, Ru'er's Mommy: Your baby weighed 2.5 kg at birth and 6.5 kg at four and a half months, which is considered normal. It is recommended to record height, weight, and growth development every two months and document it on the growth chart in the health booklet for re...

Concerns About Early Puberty and Growth Stagnation in Girls

Developmental issues in young girls? Hello Dr. Zhao, my daughter is currently in the sixth grade. She started developing and got her first period in the second semester of fourth grade, at which time she was 148 cm tall. Now, in sixth grade, her height is still 148 cm. Before fou...

Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello Billy Hsu, You can bring your child to see a pediatric endocrinologist for growth hormone or related endocrine evaluations to determine the underlying cause. Our hospital has a pediatric endocrinology clinic, and Dr. Niu Daoming sees patients on the afternoon of the second...

How Can a 13-Year-Old Girl Increase Her Height? Expert Advice Needed!

I have a question (please make sure to answer it!). I'm begging you! Doctor: I have a question to ask. I am a 13-year-old girl in the first year of junior high school! My height is not very tall; I am only 151 cm! I feel very short, and I know that girls usually stop growing...

Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Dear Lin Xin, 1. Height development is related to genetic factors, endocrine function, nutritional intake, and appropriate exercise or lifestyle habits. Therefore, I recommend that you increase your nutritional intake, particularly by consuming more protein-rich foods such as me...

Understanding Skin Darkening in Children: Causes and Prevention Tips

The skin may leave dark marks..? My daughter is currently 1 year and 6 months old, and she often gets bitten by mosquitoes. Regardless of whether she scratches the bites, there are always dark spots left at the site of the bites. When I purchased formula at the pharmacy, the phar...

Dr. Liang Hongjian Reply:
Thank you very much to cpus.family for raising this question. Based on your description, the dark spots left on your daughter's skin may be due to hyperpigmentation, which will gradually fade over time. This could be a result of a typical localized reaction or a side effect ...

Do Pediatric Checkups Include Genital Exams for Infants?

Health Checkups for Infants and Young Children Dr. Zhao: In pediatric well-child visits, do doctors typically examine the genitalia? A friend's child was found to have issues with their external genitalia during a health check at another hospital, which led to a referral to ...

Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Dear Ms. Linda, During the examination of newborns in our hospital, physicians check the appearance of the baby as well as the genitalia in the nursery. A check-up will also be conducted during the one-month well-child visit. If family members feel it is necessary, they are enco...

Understanding Growth Patterns in Pediatric Development: A Parent's Concern

Growth and Development Hello, Doctor! My daughter is almost one year and seven months old, but her height is only 78 cm (weight 11 kg). Her growth curve has consistently remained around the 10th percentile. The pediatrician told me that as long as she is on the growth curve, I sh...

Dr. Shi Zhongxian Reply:
After Miss has reviewed the letter, I believe that your daughter's thyroid function and growth development are both normal. There is no need to worry.

Should a 6-Month-Old Baby Lose Weight? Expert Insights on Infant Nutrition

Should a 6-month-old baby lose weight? Hello, my baby is about to turn six months old, but weighs over 10 kilograms. Last week, we visited the doctor due to a cold, and they had trouble finding a vein for the injection. The doctor advised that the baby needs to lose weight, so my...

Dr. Wu Kunzhan Reply:
Hello: Every baby has their own unique constitution and growth patterns. It is recommended that you refer to the child health handbook and look at the height and weight record chart. Plot your baby's weight and age on the growth curve chart to see if their growth follows a s...

Understanding Breast Development in Young Girls: When to Seek Help

Breast development Hello, I have a question. My daughter is 10 years old, 140 cm tall, and weighs 25 kg. Today I found a hard lump in her left breast, which hurts when touched. Is this normal breast development? She had a similar situation at 9 years old, and I took her to a pedi...

Dr. Zheng Peian Reply:
At 10 years old, with a height of 140 cm and a weight of 25 kg (10-25 percentile), although still within the normal range, it is important to utilize growth charts and record measurements every 2-3 months to assess whether growth velocity is normal. Sexual development typically b...

Understanding Your Child's Stomach Pain: Causes and Solutions

Abdominal pain in children? My daughter is almost three years old and often complains of stomach pain (about once every two days or once a day). Sometimes it happens during meals, and other times while she is sleeping. I am unsure of the cause, and she cannot clearly indicate whe...

Dr. Shi Zhongxian Reply:
(1) First, an X-ray should be taken to check for issues such as constipation or obstruction. If none are found, most cases of hernia pain are caused by gastrointestinal autonomic dysfunction. Both conditions can improve with a course of medication. (2) Vitamin syrup can be taken ...

Improving Appetite in Children: The Role of Enzymes and Propolis

Poor appetite in children? Hello Doctor, My son is three and a half years old, with a height of 104 cm and a weight of 16.5 kg, which is normal. However, he doesn't have a very good appetite. A pharmacy staff member suggested that I could add enzyme powder (food grade) to h...

Dr. Shi Zhongxian Reply:
Dear Ms. Ah-Hui, Due to the poor performance of my computer, there are times when I am aware of emails but delay opening them to respond, only to find that they are currently locked. I apologize for the late reply today! Based on the current height and weight, the child's g...

Common Concerns for New Moms: Pediatric Questions Answered

Baby's issues Hello! I have some questions and would like your help in answering them. 1. My baby sister is almost 3 months old. Recently, she received her vaccinations and had a health check-up. The results showed her weight is 5.5 kg, head circumference is 42 cm, and hei...

Dr. Shi Zhongxian Reply:
1. The baby's growth and development are currently normal. 2. An infant's appetite can vary from time to time; as long as growth and development are normal, there is no need to worry. 3. There is no specific standard for an infant's sleep duration; if there are...

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