kasvuviivästystä
Kasvuviivästys, often translated as growth retardation or growth delay, refers to a condition where a child's physical growth is significantly slower than that of their peers. This means they are shorter than average for their age and may also have a slower rate of weight gain. It's important to distinguish between a child simply being small and a child experiencing a genuine delay in their growth trajectory.
Several factors can contribute to kasvuviivästys. These can include genetic predisposition, where a child inherits a
Diagnosis typically involves monitoring a child's growth over time using standardized growth charts. A pediatrician will
Treatment for kasvuviivästys depends entirely on the identified cause. If it's due to nutritional issues, dietary