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Symptoms
Infants or children who fail to thrive have a height, weight, and head circumference that do not match standard growt...
Causes
Teenagers may have short stature or appear to lack the usual changes that occur at puberty. However, there is a wide ...
Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam and check the child's height, weight, and body shape. A detailed history is ...
Treatments
The treatment depends on the cause of the delayed growth and development. Delayed growth due to nutritional factors ...
Prevention
The best means of prevention is by early detection at routine well-baby examinations and periodic follow-up with scho...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your child does not seem to be developing normally.
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