Help! I'm a 14-Year-Old Struggling with Growth and Menstruation
Doctor, I beg you to help me, please QAQ? I am a second-year junior high school student, and I haven't gotten my period yet. My height is only 151 cm, and my weight is 37 kg. I live in a rural area and am raised by my grandparents, so my diet is not very good; I only eat sim...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
According to the growth curve percentiles for your age, both your height and weight are at the 3rd percentile (meaning you rank among the lowest three out of one hundred girls your age). This meets the criteria for referral for further evaluation (to check bone age and hormone le...[Read More] Help! I'm a 14-Year-Old Struggling with Growth and Menstruation
Concerns After a Toddler Falls from a Shopping Cart: What to Watch For
A child fell from a stroller? Dear Dr. Pei, I would like to ask about a situation involving a three-year-old child who fell from a shopping cart onto the ground. The child landed on their forehead, and there is only slight redness and swelling on the forehead. Should we seek me...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: According to statistics, if the height difference from a fall is within 1 meter, it is unlikely to cause a concussion or intracranial hemorrhage. However, please remain vigilant for any severe vomiting, drowsiness, weakness in a limb (similar to stroke symptoms), or seizur...[Read More] Concerns After a Toddler Falls from a Shopping Cart: What to Watch For
Can Medications Treat Patent Foramen Ovale in Children?
Is medication treatment available for a patent foramen ovale in children? I have a few questions for the doctor: 1. My child has a patent foramen ovale (PFO) with a size of 2.5mm. The doctor mentioned there is a 95% chance it will close. Is 2.5mm considered small? Will it close? ...
Dr. Cai Zhengxian Reply:
Dear concerned mother, The foramen ovale is a necessary cardiac opening in the fetus while in the mother's womb, which maintains important blood circulation. After birth, about 70% of newborns will close it immediately, and 90% will close it within three months. If it remai...[Read More] Can Medications Treat Patent Foramen Ovale in Children?
Understanding Pediatric Stroke: Causes and Rehabilitation Strategies
Please provide the content you would like me to translate Hello: A few days ago, a neighbor's child experienced a stroke, resulting in paralysis of the left hand and leg. Initial diagnosis by a physician suggests it is congenital, but there are questions. 1. The child (who...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello James, 1. To differentiate whether the stroke is congenital, it is advisable to refer to the computed tomography (CT) scan or other imaging studies, which can provide clearer insights. If the brain hemorrhage is caused by trauma (such as a fall), it is usually located near...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Stroke: Causes and Rehabilitation Strategies