Delayed growth is poor or abnormally slow height or weight gains in a child younger than age 5.
See also: Short stature
Alternative NamesGrowth - slow (child 0 - 5 years); Weight gain - slow (child 0 - 5 years); Slow rate of growth; Retarded growth and development
ConsiderationsA child should have regular, well-baby check-ups with a health care provider.
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Common CausesDelayed or slower-than-expected growth can be caused by many different things, including:
Many children with delayed growth also have delays in development.
See also: Failure to thrive
Home CareIf slow weight gain is due to a lack of calories, try feeding the child on demand. Increase the amount offered to the child, and offer nutritional, high-calorie foods. Also, prepare formula exactly according to directions. Do not water down (dilute) ready-to-feed formula.
Call your health care provider ifContact your health care provider if you think notice developmental delays or think eemotional issues may be contributing to a child's delayed growth.
If your child is not growing due to lack of calories, your health care provider can refer you to a nutrition expert who can help you choose the right foods to offer your child.
What to expect at your health care provider's officeThe health care provider will examine the child and measure height, weight, and head circumference. The parent or caregiver will be asked questions about the child's medical history, including:
Ther health care provider may also ask questions about parenting habits and the child's social interactions.
Tests may include:
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The practice of doms, or delayed onset muscle soreness, can impact muscle growth by causing micro-tears in the muscle fibers. These tears stimulate the muscle to repair and grow stronger, leading to muscle growth over time.
Major symptoms of rickets are delayed growth, pain in the spine, pelvis, and legs, and muscle weakness. It can also cause deformities of the skeleton such as bowed legs.
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