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Stunted growth

Stunted growth

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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Is Symptom of

Hypothyroidism (adult)
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Hemoglobin H disease
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Infant feeding disorders
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Beta thalassemia
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Alpha thalassemia
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