In her latest online article, Professor Sze May Ng OBE gives us her insights into growth problems. She talks about what is normal growth, how to assess, the causes, treatment options, potential side effects and if growth problems in children can be prevented or managed through lifestyle and nutrition.
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Understanding puberty disorders
In her latest online article, Professor Sze May Ng OBE gives us her insights into puberty disorders. She talks about the common signs and symptoms, how to differentiate between normal puberty and puberty disorders, medicals test used to diagnose puberty disorders, treatment options and the long-term effects or complications.
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.
Understanding hypopituitarism’s effect on your child’s health
Dr Helen Spoudeas is a leading UK paediatric endocrine subspecialist. She provides you with a thorough guide so that you can understand what having hypopituitarism means for your child, as well as the life-long (and safe) treatment involved.
What happens to children’s growth when the hypothalamus isn’t functioning right?
The hypothalamus is a little known but fascinating and vital part of the human body. Experienced paediatric endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas details what the hypothalamus is and why it’s critically important. She also highlights how hypothalamic dysfunction has the potential to affect many aspects of children’s lives.
Diet, hormones, genes and the risks of childhood obesity
Are you worried about your child's growing weight? In most cases, diet is the source of the issue, but in very rare cases, hormones and single-gene defects are the underlying cause. Specialist advice is available from Dr Helen Spoudeas, leading London paediatric endocrinologist. Learn from her about diet, hormones, genes, and the risks of childhood obesity.
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.
Success Charity – life after cure of a childhood brain tumour
In May 2019, distinguished consultant endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas led the launch of Success Charity – a charity exclusively devoted to improving the quality of life of patients who have survived a brain tumour in childhood. We interviewed Dr Spoudeas to find out what support the charity provides and why such support is so desperately needed.
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.
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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