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Can sickle cell anemia retard a child's growth? can steroids help?
10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes. Steroids-no: Growth failure and delayed puberty are common in children with scd. Most have detectable growth retardation that affects weight more than height by the age of two years. Tratment with Hydroxyurea early and close f/u is necessary.
Answered 4/23/2016
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Yes and No: Growth failure and delayed puberty are common. Poor weight gain is more noticeable than linear growth failure. Steroid will not be of help.
Answered 12/9/2013
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