Growth Disorders

Helping Your Child Reach Their Full Potential
Not all children grow at the same pace—but when growth falls significantly below or above average for age, it may indicate an underlying growth disorder. At Dr. Hegde Children’s Clinic, we specialize in identifying and treating growth-related concerns, ensuring early intervention and optimal outcomes for your child.
From short stature and delayed puberty to unusually rapid growth, we offer expert evaluations and personalized care for every stage of development.

Common Growth Disorders We Evaluate
🔹 Short Stature
When a child’s height falls below the 3rd percentile for their age and gender.
🔹 Delayed Growth & Puberty
Late onset of physical development or puberty milestones compared to peers.
🔹 Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)
A medical condition where the body doesn’t produce enough growth hormone.
🔹 Constitutional Growth Delay
Slower growth that eventually catches up—often seen in families with late bloomers.
🔹 Excessive Growth (Gigantism or Overgrowth Syndromes)
When growth is above the 97th percentile and may be linked to hormonal imbalance.
What We Do
✅ Growth charting and height/weight monitoring
✅ Detailed health history and physical examination
✅ Bone age X-rays and hormonal blood tests
✅ Growth hormone stimulation tests (if required)
✅ Nutrition and lifestyle assessments
✅ Referral to pediatric endocrinologist when needed
Why Early Evaluation Matters
Detects hormone or genetic causes early
Helps with timely intervention using medication or therapy
Prevents long-term psychosocial impacts (low self-esteem, bullying)
Empowers parents with clarity and guidance
Worried About Your Child’s Growth? Let’s Talk.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Understanding your child’s growth can raise many questions, especially when they don’t seem to be growing like their peers. Our FAQ section is designed to address the most common concerns parents have about growth disorders—from when to seek help to how treatment works. Whether it’s short stature, delayed puberty, or hormonal issues, these answers provide clarity, reassurance, and guidance on what steps to take next.
If your child is significantly shorter than peers, growing at a very slow rate, or has stopped growing altogether for over 6 months, it’s best to consult a pediatrician for a growth assessment.
Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) occurs when the pituitary gland doesn't produce enough growth hormone. It can be treated with daily hormone injections under expert supervision.
Not always. They can be due to genetics, chronic illnesses, nutritional deficiencies, or even late bloomer patterns (constitutional delay). A full assessment is needed to find the cause.
While proper nutrition plays a vital role, some growth disorders need medical treatment or hormonal support in addition to dietary changes.
Yes. Growth hormone therapy and other treatments are safe when prescribed and monitored by a pediatric specialist. Early and appropriate care can help children reach their full height potential.