Medical articles of Growth disorders

22/10/2024
Dr Rakesh Amin
Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Diabetes Specialist
Treatments for short stature in children and young people
Short stature in children and young people can be a source of concern for both parents and healthcare providers. While short stature may be a natural variation in growth patterns, it can also be the result of underlying medical conditions. Early diagnosis and intervention are essential to ensure appropriate treatment, where necessary, and to maximise growth potential.
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19/06/2023
Dr Badr Chaban
Paediatrician and Neonatologist
Nutrition for children and babies: An expert guide for parents
In this informative guide for parents, highly respected consultant paediatrician and neonatologist Dr Badr Chaban shares detailed insight on the key factors involved in child nutrition, growth and development, including expert advice on weaning and introducing solid foods into your baby's diet.
05/07/2022
Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke
General Paediatrician with a special interest in Paediatric Endocrinology
What causes growth problems in children?
In this article, Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke, an experienced general paediatrician, outlines the main issues relating to child growth and development, reveals what the main causes of growth problems in children tend to be, and points out some of the main growth disorders commonly suffered by children.
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31/03/2022
Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke
General Paediatrician with a special interest in Paediatric Endocrinology
Common diseases that affect growth in children
Read our latest article to find out what common diseases may affect the growth of a child, as esteemed Cambridge-based paediatrician, Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke, reveals to what extent genetics can affect growth in children.
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27/05/2020
Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke
General Paediatrician with a special interest in Paediatric Endocrinology
Growth delay: a cause for concern?
If you're a parent, you may sometimes worry about your child's growth and development. Children grow at different rates and at times it can be difficult to know if they’re growing enough. We spoke with a general paediatrician expert and expert in paediatric endocrinology, Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke to find out how a child's growth should be evaluated, some of the main causes of growth delay in children and how they're diagnosed.
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11/02/2020
Dr Helen Spoudeas
Paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist
Why is my child not growing properly?
As a parent, it’s natural to worry if your child isn’t growing as you would expect. While in many cases short stature is due to short parental heights, some children can be affected by conditions that interfere with their normal growth. Dr Helen Spoudeas explains what these conditions are and clarifies if undernutrition can play a role.
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03/02/2020
Dr Helen Spoudeas
Paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist
How to know if your child’s growth is normal
Are you wondering whether your child is growing as fast as they should be? Leading endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas explains how to work out your child’s “target height” and how to use this to figure out if your child’s growth is normal.
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12/02/2018
Dr Helen Spoudeas
Paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist
The symptoms and treatment of pituitary gland disorders
Dr Helen Spoudeas clarifies the key symptoms of pituitary gland disorders and highlights the potential causes. She also explains the main type of treatment and if side effects from treatment can be expected.
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31/01/2018
Dr Helen Spoudeas
Paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist
What does the pituitary gland do?
Leading consultant paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist, Dr Helen Spoudeas, explains the problems that the pituitary gland can cause.
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