Dwarfism means short stature in a child, and the reason is due to genetics, health problems, or malnutrition, and there are two types of dwarfism, including inconsistent dwarfism and consistent dwarfism.
Asymmetric dwarfism is characterized by a medium-sized trunk, shorter arms and legs, or a short torso with longer limbs, while in coordinated dwarfism, the body parts are consistent but short in length, and under the directives of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi today during his opening of the food industrial zone, the need to pay attention to the health of the child And the treatment of malnutrition problems presents the seventh day causes of stunting in children.
Dr. Wagdy Hashem, a consultant pediatrician and neonatologist, said that the most common causes of stunting are malnutrition and lack of hormones, including growth hormone, but it can often be treated successfully, and serious malnutrition, which leads to weak bones and muscles, can be overcome in many cases by following a healthy diet. Rich in nutrients, other reasons include:
Turner syndrome
This condition affects females only. Instead of inheriting two fully functional X chromosomes from the parents, the child inherits one X chromosome and misses the second X chromosome.
growth hormone deficiency
The causes of growth hormone deficiency are not always clear, but sometimes it is linked to a genetic mutation, and in many cases the causes of growth hormone deficiency are never diagnosed.
Hypothyroidism
An underactive thyroid, especially if it appears at an early age, can lead to many health problems, including limited growth. Other complications include low energy, cognitive problems, and swollen facial features.
Intrauterine growth retardation
This condition develops when the child is still in the mother's womb. The pregnancy may be completed, but the child is usually much smaller than average, and the result is relative dwarfism.
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