Short Stature :

Short stature is a problem seen in children, in which a child is shorter than other children of the same age group, due to hormonal complaints. The primary causes of short stature include genetic conditions and endocrine diseases involving cushing's disease, growth hormone deficiency, hypothyroidism, chronic problems such as asthma, anemia, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, inflammatory bowel disease, bone and skeletal diseases such as rickets or achondroplasia and genetic conditions like down syndrome, Williams syndrome, turner syndrome and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. To evaluate short stature in children, various diagnostic tests like complete blood picture, X- ray of growth plates, screening to check for growth hormone deficiency, imaging scans to detect the presence of any tumors, and DNA analysis are used. The treatment plan to manage short stature involves treating the causative factor and methods like limb lengthening surgery for achondroplasia and thyroid hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism.

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Dr. Arjun Baidya ? (Dr. Arjun Baidya - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Arjun Baidya

MBBS, MD, DM (Endo)

Endocrinologist

231/1 , NSC Bose Road, Near Sparsh More

Naktala , Netaji Nagar

Bansdroni, kolkata

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Dr. Debarati Bhar ? (Dr. Debarati Bhar - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Debarati Bhar

MBBS, MD, DM (Endocrinology)

Endocrinologist

Plot No. DG-6

Street Number 358 , Rajarhat

Newtown, Kolkata

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VIP Road

Near Disha Eye Hospital, Kaikhali

Tegharia, Kolkata

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Premises No. 27- 0327

Street No. 327, Action Area 1D

Newtown, Kolkata

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Dr. Lakshmi Dey ? (Dr. Lakshmi Dey - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Lakshmi Dey

MBBS, MD, DM (Endocrinology)

Endocrinologist

180, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Rd

Beniapukur

Beniapukur, Kolkata

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2 , Mayurbhanj Road

Ekbalpur Lane (Near CMRI Hospital)

Kidderpore, Kolkata

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Dr. Mounam Chattopadhyay ? (Dr. Mounam Chattopadhyay - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Mounam Chattopadhyay

MBBS, MD, DM (Endocrinology)

Endocrinologist

1st Cross Road , HC Block

Sector III , Bidhannagar

Salt Lake, Kolkata

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Dr. Sagarika Mukherjee ? (Dr. Sagarika Mukherjee - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Sagarika Mukherjee

MBBS, MRCP, CCST, FRCP

Endocrinologist

DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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Block-A, Scheme-L11 P-4, 5

Beside Dhakuria Bridge

Dhakuria, kolkata

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IB-193, IB Block

Sector III , Broadway Rd

Salt Lake, kolkata

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795 , D/2 , Block A

Behind Jaya Cinema Hall

Lake Town, kolkata

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Fee : 1200
Dr. Binayak Sinha ? (Dr. Binayak Sinha - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Binayak Sinha

MBBS, MRCP, CCST

Endocrinologist

DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Fee : 1100
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JC-16 & 17 , Gate No. 3A

Broadway Rd , Sector III

Salt Lake, kolkata

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730,

East Kolkata Twp

Anandapur, kolkata

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Dr. Supratik Bhattacharyya ? (Dr. Supratik Bhattacharyya - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Supratik Bhattacharyya

MBBS, MD, FACP, MS ( Endocrinology)

Endocrinologist

The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, kolkata

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DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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33-42, Ground Floor

Plot No: BG-8, Action Area : IB

Newtown, kolkata

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JC-16 & 17 , Gate No. 3A

Broadway Rd , Sector III

Salt Lake, kolkata

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Dr. Ravi Kant Saraogi ? (Dr. Ravi Kant Saraogi - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Ravi Kant Saraogi

MBBS, MD, DM (Endo)

Endocrinologist

The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, kolkata

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DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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33-42, Ground Floor

Plot No: BG-8, Action Area : IB

Newtown, kolkata

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30K & 30C

Kadapara

Kankurgachi, kolkata

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Fee : 1100

8/5

Alipore Road

Alipore, kolkata

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Fee : 1000

9A, Kali Krishna Tagore Street

Near Ganesh Takies

Girish Park, kolkata

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Dr. Debasis Giri ? (Dr. Debasis Giri - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Debasis Giri

MBBS, MD, DM (Endo)

Endocrinologist

251/A , NSC Bose Road

Poriya , Naktala

Garia, kolkata

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207 , NSC Bose Road

Near Garia Regent Grove

Bansdroni, kolkata

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Dr. Anirban Sinha ? (Dr. Anirban Sinha - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Anirban Sinha

MBBS, MD, DM (Endo), FACE

Endocrinologist

743 , Diamond Harbour Road

Near Behala Chowrasta

Barisha, kolkata

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3, Shree Banamali Naskar Road

Opp. Behala Thana, Panchanan Tala

Behala, kolkata

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601, Diamond Harbour Road

Near Manton Bus Stop

Behala, kolkata

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230, Barakhola Lane

Purba Jadavpur

Mukundapur, kolkata

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Dr. Kaushik Pandit ? (Dr. Kaushik Pandit - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Kaushik Pandit

MBBS, MD, DNB, DNB (Endo), FACE

Endocrinologist

9 , Dr. U. N. Brahmachari Street

Formerly Loudon Street

Elgin, kolkata

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2/7, 1st Floor

Vasundara Building , Opposite Minto Park

Sarat Bose Road, kolkata

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Dr. Semanti Chakraborty ? (Dr. Semanti Chakraborty - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Semanti Chakraborty

MBBS, MD, DM (Endo)

Endocrinologist

1H, Gariahat Road

Near Jadavpur Police Station

Jodhpur Park, kolkata

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8/5

Alipore Road

Alipore, kolkata

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40A, Purna Das Rd

Golpark, Hindustan Park

Gariahat, kolkata

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Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment for stunted growth depends on the underlying cause and may include nutritional interventions, hormonal therapy, or surgical procedures. In some cases, growth hormone therapy may be recommended. It is important to consult the Best doctors for short stature treatment in Kolkata.
Parents should consult a pediatrician if their child is consistently measuring below the 5th percentile for height or if there is a significant drop in growth rate. Further evaluation may be needed to determine the cause of the stunted growth and to determine if treatment is necessary.
Growth hormone therapy is a common treatment for children with short stature due to growth hormone deficiency. It involves injections of synthetic growth hormone, usually administered daily.
Familial short stature is a genetic condition that cannot be cured, but growth hormone therapy may be used to increase height in some cases. However, it is important to note that the decision to pursue treatment should be made on a case-by-case basis by Doctors for Short Stature in Kolkata.
The optimal age for growth hormone treatment is dependent on various factors such as age, gender, and the underlying cause of short stature. It is typically initiated in early to mid-childhood. Search Doctors for Growth Disorders in Children to know more.
Treatment options for short stature include growth hormone therapy, surgery to correct skeletal abnormalities and nutritional interventions such as dietary supplements or an increase in calorie intake. Psychological counseling may also be offered to children who experience emotional distress related to their height.