What are the treatment methods for growth and developmental delay?
Disease description:
Our son has not shown significant physical growth over the past three years. After a hospital examination, he was diagnosed with growth and development delay. What are the available treatments for growth and development delay?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
The treatment for delayed growth and development mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Dietary adjustment: Adjusting the diet structure to increase intake of foods rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals—such as fish, eggs, milk, fresh vegetables, and fruits—to meet the nutritional requirements necessary for growth and development.
2. Exercise therapy: Performing targeted physical training under professional guidance, such as lifting the head, rolling over, and sitting up, to promote skeletal and muscular development and improve bodily coordination.
3. Medication: Depending on the specific underlying cause—for example, deficiency in growth hormone or vitamin D—doctors may prescribe appropriate medications to improve growth and development.
Treatment should be conducted under the supervision of a physician to ensure safety and effectiveness.
