My daughter ,aged 14 is shorter than the girls of her age. Is there any medical remidy for her ?

Answer 1

There are only two potential therapies. First, if she is growth hormone deficient, then shots may increase her height, but you are almost out of time- if he bones have fused and she has started puberty, it is probably too late. Second, if she had very; accelerated puberty and has not fused her bones, then delaying her sexual maturation with endocrine medicines maygive her an inch or two.

Answer 2

Yes, patience. Females don't reach full maturity until age 24. A lot can happen until than. I had a female friend in high school who went up seven inches after age 19. Remind your daughter that everything happens while she's asleep at "night," and this applies to you, too, with the exception of growth.

At night, our immune system regenerates, minor repairs are done, growth takes place, latic acid is washed out of the muscles and replaced with oxygen, and finally, synaptic connectors are created as everything we learned while awake is sorted and permanently stored.

At her age, she should still be sleeping 9-12 hours a night. You should be getting at least eight hours, and daytime naps don't count. Naps only allow the oxidation of muscles to take place, but nothing else. The other processes stopped during daytime naps at puberty.

Don't be concerned if she is developing even slower than what I have mentioned here. A recent study has shown that humans are evolving into a longer living species. Those who physically develop slower, including not having their first child until well into their 30s, have the longest lifespans of 90 years or more. If we are evolving, the day may come when children will nto begin school until age 10, or later.

So, be patient, don't worry, regardless of what the future holds, life is not decided by our height, but by our character choices. Currently, you are the primary source of info that will influence what choices she makes. If you like, I have a chart in my Yahoo Briefcase titled "I'm 16, I'm almost an adult!" that could be of use to you. She'll hate, but you will like it.

One last item I could mention. When I was 14, I got my first store bought new suit for church. I outgrew it in six months, afterwhich, it was worn by one male friend, than another. They are now 7 inches taller than me.

Answer 3

The best remedy I can think of, considering that modern medicine lacks any way of 'growing' a person taller overnight, would be to tell her not to care about such things anymore.

It will not matter in the long run. Tell her that comparing herself to others will only hold her back, because she is capable of so much more than those that would tease or offend her about something so shallow and petty.

However, remember that a growth stunt can be made worse by things like coffee, weight lifting, or an unbalanced, fatty diet. Make sure she is eating her fruits and veggies, and her genes will take it from there.

Answer 4

First make sure she's getting lots of calcium. Then if she is really sure that she wants to go through with it (And i mean it's her decision) take her to the drs because there is some medications that can speed growth. Also there might be a definciency if there is a big differece between the height she should be and the height she is. I am 5ft 3 and like the way i am, how tall is she exactly?

Answer 5

Very exciting question! i imagine possibly (from adventure) i not in any respect needed to inform my mom something, like if i had secrets and techniques i'd tell my acquaintances etc so my mum and that i not in any respect had a sturdy relationship. also once you're a youngster like you said you've hormones so that you're all grumpy and characteristic a wah if someone says something to you (and also you also take each little thing the incorrect way). besides in putting forward all that i'm now 20 and that i have the perfect relationship with my mum. Soooooooo i imagine the answer on your question is that once you're a youngster you want to do your own aspect and also you do not choose absolutely everyone telling you what you would possibly want to or should not be doing. possibly?

Answer 6

Probably not. Look around - are ALL (or the majority of) the members of your family on the short side? You can't change genetics.

If she had not begun puberty yet (if she was like 8 ir 9 years old) you could've explored the idea of growth hormone injections with an endocrinologist, but that ship has definitely sailed. (And not everyone qualifies for that anyway.)

Answer 7

No. There is no "medical" remedy to make her taller. She has not reached her full height yet....bones don't stop growing in women until they're in early adulthood. You CAN make sure she's getting enough vitamins and minerals in her diet though. Have her take a multivitamin daily. You can also encourage her to have a positive self image by telling her how much you love her and support her no matter how tall or short, thin or fat she is.

Until she's older she'll just have to be patient.

Answer 8

your daughter has a lot of growing to do yet. Children grow at different rates. You will probably find that one year she just sprouts up and catches up with the rest of her friends. Don't interfer with nature by giving her pills etc. If she grows to quickly her bones will be weak and you could cause her other health problems. Let mother nature take her course and make sure she gets plenty of exercise and fresh air and eats a well balanced diet.

Answer 9

I would ask you first if you and your husband are smaller people. If not, perhaps your daughter is just a "late bloomer". My 3 older kids were. One thing that seemed to help
is extra protein in their diet and a multi-vitamin each day. My kids raced around so much that I don't think they were getting enough nutrients in their diet to sustain their energy level AND grow. A little extra meat and milk at meals and a little ice-cream before bed worked for us. Good Luck!

Answer 10

Its all about genetics and heredity, no there are no "remedies" to make her grow, but time, time is the only way to see her grow.