Does Dancing Affect Children's Height Growth? Understanding the Impact
Does dancing affect the height of children? Does learning to dance really affect a child's height? Will it hinder their growth? A child starts learning dance in preschool with one hour session once a week, and in the second semester, it increases to two sessions a week, stil...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Dear Parent, dancing will not affect height. Unless there is excessive exercise leading to poor eating, poor sleep, and weight loss in the child. Regarding height and weight, please provide the child's gender and actual age for an accurate assessment. Thank you for your mess...[Read More] Does Dancing Affect Children's Height Growth? Understanding the Impact
Understanding Growth Concerns: Height, Weight, and Iron Deficiency in Children
Height, weight Hello doctor, my son is 7 years and 10 months old, weighing 19 kg and measuring 119 cm. He has always been on the thinner side and seems smaller, so we measured his bone age. Today, we received the report indicating a bone age of 4 years and 6 months, with normal g...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Dear parents, a younger bone age indeed indicates a greater growth potential. If iron deficiency is more severe, it can indeed affect height. The child's height is still within the normal range. It is recommended to continue monitoring.[Read More] Understanding Growth Concerns: Height, Weight, and Iron Deficiency in Children
Is There a Link Between Height, Tooth Development, and Precocious Puberty?
Is there a correlation between height, dental eruption, and early puberty? Hello Doctor: My son is 5 years and 3 months old, with a height of 115 cm and a weight of 24 kg. He is currently in kindergarten. He is taller than most of his peers, and recently he has developed a large ...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Dear Parent, The timing of tooth replacement is not necessarily related to precocious puberty. A direct examination is required to make a definitive assessment. Thank you for your message.[Read More] Is There a Link Between Height, Tooth Development, and Precocious Puberty?
Feeding Frequency and Volume Discrepancies in Infants: What Parents Should Know
The frequency of milk consumption and the discrepancy in milk volume? Hello, doctor. My baby is currently three months old and weighs over six kilograms. I would like to ask if a baby of this size should consistently have five feedings a day. If we schedule feedings every four ho...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
At three months old, an infant's stomach capacity is still small, so feeding should primarily be based on the baby's needs. It is not recommended to adhere to fixed times or amounts for feeding. The size of the feedings will not negatively affect the infant's gastr...[Read More] Feeding Frequency and Volume Discrepancies in Infants: What Parents Should Know
Can I Still Grow Taller if My Bone Age is Six Months Behind?
Can a person still grow taller if their bone age is six months behind? Hello doctor, I am currently a high school senior, and my height is 165 cm. During the summer after my first year of junior high, my parents took me to see a pediatrician for an X-ray of my right hand. At that...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Hello, as long as the growth plates have not closed, there is still potential for height increase.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller if My Bone Age is Six Months Behind?
Will I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential at Age 12
Am I still going to grow taller? I am 12 years old. My dad is 175 cm tall and my mom is 158 cm tall. I have had my period for almost a year, but I haven't grown taller since February 20, 2017, until November 1, 2017, which means I haven't grown for about 8 months. Can y...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Girls have the opportunity to grow taller until around the ages of seventeen or eighteen, before the growth plates in their bones close. After puberty, the final height is determined by various factors, such as genetic inheritance, good lifestyle habits, adequate sleep, sufficien...[Read More] Will I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential at Age 12
Understanding Frequent Vomiting in Toddlers: Causes and Solutions
Children are prone to vomiting? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I would like to ask you about my 2-year-old daughter. She often cries and then vomits, or she coughs and vomits, especially after drinking milk in the evening. She usually drinks more at night, about 150cc at 7 PM and 200cc before ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
In a two-year-old child, the lower esophageal sphincter at the junction of the esophagus and stomach is still immature, which makes it easier for vigorous diaphragm movements, such as crying or severe coughing, to trigger gastroesophageal reflux and vomiting. This is generally no...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Vomiting in Toddlers: Causes and Solutions
Concerns About Short Stature and Low Weight in Children: What to Know
Children are not growing taller or gaining weight? Hello! My little girl is shorter and lighter than other children her age. She is 2 years and 4 months old, with a height of 80.3 cm and a weight of 10.6 kg. Her IQ and motor coordination seem fine, but I'm concerned about he...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! 1. Individuals with mild Mediterranean anemia who are carriers typically do not experience growth issues. 2. A girl aged two years and four months measures 80.3 cm, which is below the 3rd percentile; her weight is 10.6 kg, approximately at the 10th percentile, which seems ...[Read More] Concerns About Short Stature and Low Weight in Children: What to Know
Understanding Height Growth in Teenagers: What to Expect at 17
Height issues? I turned 17 years old today. My height is currently around 162 cm. Since the first year of junior high school, I have only grown about 3 cm each semester. I am unsure when I will suddenly stop growing taller (my mom hasn't taken me to check if my growth plates...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Hello, thank you for your message. Essentially, assessing bone age is the most accurate method. Other methods of evaluation are more indirect and cannot provide certainty. However, based on your age, the chances of further growth are quite limited. If you really want to know, the...[Read More] Understanding Height Growth in Teenagers: What to Expect at 17
Managing Iron Deficiency Anemia in Toddlers: Tips and Recommendations
Iron deficiency anemia In May of this year, my daughter was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia at the age of one, but the report for thalassemia has not yet come out. The doctor recommended starting iron supplements (9 drops daily starting in June) and to have her blood tested...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
As long as the child is experiencing non-pathological anorexia (such as from gastroenteritis, enterovirus, oral ulcers, etc.), with normal height and weight gain, normal development, and normal activity levels, it is considered a benign phase of food refusal. Children over the ag...[Read More] Managing Iron Deficiency Anemia in Toddlers: Tips and Recommendations
Should I Switch My Baby's Formula? Addressing Feeding Issues
Formula Switching Issues Hello, my child is currently 3 months old, and the IgE test report shows a level of 8.82. The doctor recommended a hydrolyzed formula. Around two months, it seems she started to refuse milk. Currently, she is taking 150 ml, but since she doesn't drin...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If growth and development are normal, meaning height and weight are increasing appropriately, it is considered a benign period of milk refusal and normal physiological spitting up (you may try small, frequent feedings). As the child ages, gastric capacity will gradually increase,...[Read More] Should I Switch My Baby's Formula? Addressing Feeding Issues
Understanding Growth Plates: When to Check Your Child's Height Potential
The family is not tall? Hello doctor, my dad is 167 cm and my mom is 161 cm. I'm worried that my child might not grow tall enough, as classmates are noticeably taller. At what age can we check the growth plates? I don't want to miss the critical period.
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Dear Parent, After the first grade, bone age assessment can be conducted. Thank you for your message.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates: When to Check Your Child's Height Potential
Should I Continue Iron Supplement for My Child's Growth Concerns?
Height issues Hello doctor, according to what you said, the iron drops are for treating iron deficiency anemia. My son's weight has not been increasing, which is related to genetics and his height, and it is unrelated to whether he is taking the iron drops. I have read that ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Iron supplements are generally taken for iron deficiency anemia. Your doctor may have suggested this because they noticed signs of potential iron deficiency anemia during the physical examination of your child. Therefore, it is advisable to discuss this further with your physicia...[Read More] Should I Continue Iron Supplement for My Child's Growth Concerns?
Why Isn't My 10-Month-Old Gaining Weight Despite Eating Well?
There has been no increase in weight? Hello, I would like to ask about my son. He weighed 8.4 kg when he was 6 months old, but now that he is 10 months old, he still weighs 8.4 kg. He eats a lot... He drinks 180 ml of formula and finishes a whole bowl of porridge for solids. I to...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Iron supplements are generally used to address iron deficiency anemia. The development of infants before six months of age is more closely related to the growth environment in utero; that is, newborns with higher birth weights tend to show more significant weight gain. However, a...[Read More] Why Isn't My 10-Month-Old Gaining Weight Despite Eating Well?
Should I Worry About My Child's Toe Walking and Weight Gain?
Walking on tiptoes? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if my son, who is almost four years old, sometimes walks on his tiptoes. Should I take him to see a doctor for an examination? Since he started kindergarten, he has been getting sick frequently and has been on medication almos...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
You can visit the pediatric neurology, pediatric rehabilitation, or pediatric orthopedics departments at the hospital to check for any abnormalities in lower limb muscle tone or other issues. Given that the height and weight have reached the obesity standard, it is difficult to d...[Read More] Should I Worry About My Child's Toe Walking and Weight Gain?
Understanding Newborn Head Circumference: Concerns and Insights
Newborn head circumference Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question! My baby was born on April 6 of this year, weighing 3330 grams, with a height of 51 cm and a head circumference of 32.5 cm. At the one-month follow-up, the weight was 4500 grams, height was 52.6 cm, and ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Hydrocephalus can also develop gradually after birth due to certain causes, so a normal brain ultrasound at birth does not rule out the possibility of hydrocephalus later on. First, if the head circumference measurement is accurate, it is advisable to consult a pediatric departme...[Read More] Understanding Newborn Head Circumference: Concerns and Insights
Managing Persistent Blisters on a Toddler's Urethra: A Parent's Guide
A 2-year-old child has blisters on the glans and urethral opening that are not improving! How should this be managed? About two months ago, my son was taking a bath and was playing with a soap pouch, creating bubbles and rubbing them vigorously on his genital area. After rinsing ...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: This article explains clearly; please refer to the following: 1. What is balanitis? Balanitis, also known as glans inflammation, often occurs simultaneously with posthitis (inflammation of the foreskin) and is commonly associated with conditions such as phimosis (tight fo...[Read More] Managing Persistent Blisters on a Toddler's Urethra: A Parent's Guide
Can I Still Grow Taller in High School? Understanding Growth Potential
Do I have a chance to grow taller? I am currently in my first year of high school and have started to grow 5-6 facial hairs in the past 2-3 months. I am 170 cm tall, my father is 175 cm, and my mother is 168 cm. Is there still a chance for me to grow taller?
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Xiao Jun: Hello, boys typically experience puberty between the ages of 12 and 17; once facial hair begins to grow, there is limited room for further growth. The expected height for boys is calculated as the average height of the parents plus 6.5 cm. For example, (175 cm + 168 cm)...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller in High School? Understanding Growth Potential
Nutritional Needs for a 9-Month-Old Baby: Is Your Baby's Diet Adequate?
Diet for a 9-Month-Old Baby The baby was born on July 4, 2016, with a birth weight of 2540 grams and a height of 47.5 cm. Currently, at 9 months old, the baby is approximately 70 cm tall and weighs about 7.4 kg. The feeding schedule has recently changed to three milk feedings of ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Infants who drink less milk will naturally consume more solid foods to supplement their energy. As long as the infant's growth and development are normal (your child’s growth is normal) and their activity level is appropriate, this nutrition is sufficient.[Read More] Nutritional Needs for a 9-Month-Old Baby: Is Your Baby's Diet Adequate?
Is Your 3-Month-Old Getting Enough Milk? Key Feeding Insights
Total Milk Intake Issues for a 3-Month-Old Baby Hello Dr. Hsiao, My baby was born weighing 3165g, measuring 49 cm in length, and with a head circumference of 34 cm. Currently, at 3 months and 11 days, the baby weighs 7 kg, measures 60.4 cm in length, and has a head circumference...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
As long as the baby's vitality is normal, height and weight are increasing appropriately, and urine output is normal, a temporary refusal to feed that is not due to illness (such as mouth sores from hand, foot, and mouth disease or vomiting and diarrhea from gastroenteritis)...[Read More] Is Your 3-Month-Old Getting Enough Milk? Key Feeding Insights