Feeling a bit overwhelmed and would welcome any advice from people with similar experience.
My son has not been growing at the expected rate-he grew 4.3cm last year. He used to be tall for his age and then in the last three years he appears to have slowed down whilst all his peers have shot up. He is becoming acutely aware of this. He has been seen by Endicronology consultant and blood tests show that he is insufficient in growth hormones. He has a bone age of 11 years. We are awaiting results from a glucagon stimulation test to see what is causing the growth delays-if it is lack of growth hormones they said they will look at growth hormone therapy. Bit worried about the side effects of this.
He also has asthma and , Ibs type symptoms and I feel that these are linked to his growth problems.
Sorry for long message but would really appreciate it if anyone had faced similar problems with their children?
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Growth problems in 13 year old ds- really concerned-would be grateful for advice.
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ArcticRoll · 25/09/2012 14:43
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