Question 1

what neurology problems might cause lack of growth?

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Growth hormone: If you think there's a problem with growth inhibition, it could be from pituitary dysfunction and/or a lack of growth hormone.  You should see your family md for workup and hormone levels.  An endocrinologist can help significantly.

Question 2

what is the reasons for the lack of growth of beard?

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Beard growth: Since you don't list your age, I have to assume that you are young and have not yet had growth of facial hair.  This could be for a variety of reasons.  You may not be producing enough male hormone for this type of change to occur.  If you are older and there is a decrease in beard growth the same or other factors may apply.  Se your MD for evaluation and lab work if needed.

Question 3

did early first period have anything to do with my lack of growth?

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It might've: I don't know what age you mean when you refer to an early first period, but in general, girls growth rates slow down after that although there is usually still some growth left.

Question 4

how does child labor impact their physical and mental development?

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It's bad: it deprives children with their childhood , their innocence , it can be physically harmful and dangerous .

Question 5

is the development of babies with scoliosis impaired?

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Possibly: The most common type of scoliosis is known as idiopathic and is the kind usually diagnosed in teenagers.  It is more unusual for a baby to have scoliosis. Scoliosis in a baby is often associated with another diagnosis and depending on that diagnosis the child's development may not be normal. Any baby with scoliosis should be evaluated by a specialist in pediatric orthopedics.

Question 6

how does obesity affect a child's physical development?

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In many ways: Obesity is due to lousy diet and that interferes with cellular efficiency so she can never each her physical and mental fullness of function.

Question 7

how can marriage effect someone's physical, intellectual development?

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Influence: A marriage provides an opportunity for one person to have a great deal of influence on another. In a good marriage this mutual influence is part of what makes the marriage work (see john gottman's work).  Since one's physical and intellectual development is affected by habitual behavior, a couple's relationship over time will show in the physical and intellectual functioning of the two people.

Question 8

what are the milestones for physical development for children 3-7 years?

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See below: The answer is best discussed with your pediatrician or google "developmental milestones" for the age specifically you seek. Developmental tracking entails monitoring the progress of your child in areas of: language & other cognitive skills, social skills, physical challenges/changes, & personality. This age group covers preschool, kindergarten through 2nd grade-too much info for this forum.

Question 9

how long must a teen be malnourished before it has an impact on its physical development?

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: After a few months of nutritional deficiency a teen may lose 10% of his/her weight causing depression, hair&amp;skin changes,low energy,bone pain,poor appetite,anemia from iron or vitB12 deficiency. A bowl of cereal fortified with zinc,iron,raisins and milk loaded with protein,B12 ,calcium,vit D can correct many of the deficiencies.

Question 10

my 4 month old son has lissencephaly. what are the best possible ways to help his development starting now? physical and mental?

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Seek help now: Get him started in physical and occupational therapy. He will need further help as he gets older. Good luck!

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