kasvuviivästykseen
Kasvuviivästys, or growth retardation, refers to a condition where a child's growth falls significantly below the average for their age and sex. This can manifest as a slower than expected increase in height, weight, or both. It is important to distinguish between constitutional delay of growth and puberty, which is a common and normal variation, and pathological growth retardation, which indicates an underlying medical issue.
There are numerous potential causes for pathological growth retardation. These can include genetic disorders like Turner
Diagnosis typically involves a thorough medical history, physical examination including growth measurements over time, and often
Treatment for growth retardation depends entirely on the underlying cause. For constitutional delay, no specific treatment