Short Stature :
Short stature is defined as height of the a growing child or adolescent or any person less than 2 standard deviations from the normal range for the specific age and sex. It can be due to various reasons like familial short statue (inherited from the parents), constitutional delay( short statue during the growing phase but eventually grows to normal height ), genetic abnormalities like achondroplasia, turners syndrome, hormonal deficiency (growth hormone, thyroid hormone or sex hormones), pituitary tumors or abnormalities, severe malnutrition etc. It is essential to identify the reason behind the short stature and treat the cause like good nutrition, hormone deficiencies, and prevent complication and provide other supportive care.
Found 63 Doctors for Short Stature Treatment in Vijayawada

Dr. Venkata Ashok Chowdary Kunla
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care
Paediatrician
Sikhamani Centre Road
Mogalrajapuram, Giripuram
Labbipet, Vijayawada
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Mon - Sat :
11:00 am - 02:00 pm | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Fee : 500