Question 1

does too much fluoride cause growth delay?

Accepted Answer

Not reported: Fluoride is an essential element needed for healthy bone & teeth development.In areas where groundwater has high levels, a mottled staining of teeth is common and some bony changes are reported. Growth delay has not been a listed effect. Acute injestion ( eating multiple tubes of fluoridated toothpaste) can lead to a variety of problems including death.

Question 2

dear dr.. am 11 week pregant now.but my belly siz is so small.before i had a history of abortion due to growth delay..am very tensed that will happen again ...pls reply doc?

Accepted Answer

Be patient: Without knowing what happened during your previous pregnancy, I would try to be paitnet and ask your doctor for an ultrasound to know how things are going and how far along you are now.

Question 3

how many inches off of a normal growth curve means that someone is growth delayed?

Accepted Answer

Depends on pattern: The doc can watch your kids growth on charts derived from recording thousands of kids. Kids expected pattern is a blend of both parents height, short parents have short kids.Over several years a kid sets a pattern, if height is not increasing at their regular rate or not at all then a problem is likely.Growth delay is determined by what is expected for that child, not others.See your doc & discuss.

Question 4

how to resolved a delayed growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

Delayed growth spurt: Growth spurts come during puberty. Its delayed appearance could be genetic but often is hormonal. Please consult an endocrinologist to resolve the issue and create a treatment plan.

Question 5

delayed growth spurts how late for girls?

Accepted Answer

It depends: This is dependent on when she enters puberty. A girl who hasn't started breast development by about age 12 has delayed puberty. Pubertal growth rates correlate with stages of puberty.

Question 6

could someone have delayed growth from sports?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Excessive exercise can stunt growth or delay puberty, particularly in children who are underweight.

Question 7

can teen have delayed growth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: We see delayed puberty very often in our pediatric endocrine clinics.

Question 8

can gymnastics delay growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

Should Not: With normal diet and normal amounts of exercise , no.But extremes may affect pubertal growth.

Question 9

can arimdex delay growth plate closure?

Accepted Answer

No, not likely: Arimidex (anastrozole) is not likely to cause any such problem. But why would you take this hormone antagonist in the first place?

Question 10

can getting hit in the boobs delay growth?

Accepted Answer

No: However if skin discoloration or hard mass is noted, you should be checked.

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Dear dr.. am 11 week pregant now.but my belly siz is so small.before i had a history of abortion due to growth delay..am very tensed that will happen again ...pls reply doc?

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How many inches off of a normal growth curve means that someone is growth delayed?

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How to resolved a delayed growth spurt?

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Delayed growth spurts how late for girls?

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Could someone have delayed growth from sports?

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Can getting hit in the boobs delay growth?

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