Question 1

please explain what is happening to a child whose appetite during a growth spurt is 2x his dads and will denying him more food hurt him in any way.

Accepted Answer

Growing: The child is growing and needs the fuel. Why deny him more food if he is using it well and growing? That is like not watering a plant that needs it. If you have concerns then discuss with a nutritionist and your doc. Many kids have huge appetites during growth spurts.  Feed  fresh foods and not junk- that helps a lot. Sounds normal at this time...

Question 2

my 13 yr old son has been complaining of his right nipple being hard all week and hurts. should i bring him to his primary doctor? normal growth spurt

Accepted Answer

Sore usually good: Tender nipples during puberty, whether it be a girl or boy, is very normal.  Both sexes have some breast tissue, and changing hormone levels in either sex can cause some tenderness.  Additionally, minor gentle trauma to the area can make it worse - even something like he bumped his chest. The more you poke at it and feel it, the more it will be sore -leave it alone and enjoy puberty!

Question 3

my knees have been hurting, could it be a growth spurt or from the work outs i am doing?

Accepted Answer

From excessive work : Reduce your workout and if you can, stop workouts till the pain gets better.

Question 4

what are the signs of having a growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

A growth spurt: is an increase in the rate of height growth from baseline. Most children from age 5 on will grow between 2-2.5 inches a year, often gaining a little more weight in the winter and height in the summer, but during a growth spurt, this rate increases to 3 or more inches a year.  It may be accompanied by an increase in appetite or other signs of puberty with genital hair and breast growth, etc.

Question 5

what should i do to promote a growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

Nothing!: If you are past puberty, impossible to do. If you are prepubertal, there is still nothing you can do. With normal diet and good health it happens when it is genetically predisposed to do so.And when finished, it can not restart.

Question 6

is there any way i can induce a growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

No: No, unless a specialist believes you have a problem and you are still prepubertal.

Question 7

when does growth spurt happen during puberty?

Accepted Answer

First 2 years: Usually during the first 2 years after the onset of puberty.

Question 8

i didn't have a growth spurt during my puberty?

Accepted Answer

Growth spurt: You may not have had an overt growth spurt but it would be important to kwon how tall you are and how tall are your parents.

Question 9

does everyone get a growth spurt during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Growth spurt is a part of pubertal events.  In girls, growth spurt precedes menstruation by 6-12 months.

Question 10

how can i increase my height during a growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

Stay Healthy!: The best one can do is make sure to be eating healthy, get quality sleep and exercise. The rest is genetics, provided a chronic illness or the like doesn't interfere, which would be very unusual.

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