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Why does my 15 months old baby weigh only 12 lbs?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to discuss regarding the medical issue of daughter with you. She is now 15 months old, but her weight is only 12 lbs. According to doctors, all reports are clear except her growth hormone. She is not taking any medicine. I have attached her laboratory reports for your referen... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all the medical records of your baby (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 1. She looks to be a case of short stature and the reports are suggestive of growth hormone deficiency. 2. I would like to know whether there is any family... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-old male and I spent 15 to 16 hours a day in an air-conditioned room three months before this summer, and it caused severe dryness on my face, particularly around my eyes and lips. I consulted a dermatologist who prescribed medication, which temporarily relieved the dryne... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It sounds like you may be experiencing recurring dryness on your face, particularly around your eyes and lips. Here are a few additional suggestions you could consider: Use a humidifier: Adding moisture to the air in your living or slee... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I went through puberty at around 11 to 12 years old, had a growth spurt at 12 to 13, and then my growth seemed to stop entirely by the age of 15. I am currently 19 years old, and it has been suggested that people can continue to grow until around the age of 21. My father is four inches ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I just read your query about your height and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have constitutional short stature. Your height prediction is calculated according to your mid-parental height taking into consideration that your... Read Full »
Kindly explain the growth hormone test report of a child with short stature.
Query: Hi doctor, Following is the growth hormone test report of my son aged 11 years and 7 months and his height is about 4.2 feet and weight is 70.5 lbs. I am very concerned about his growth. Please comment in detail about the possible treatment and their side effects, if any? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your report about your son and I am sorry to say that he has a growth hormone deficiency (attachment removed to protect patient identity). He needs to take growth hormone injections for it. These are to be taken on a proper prescription from a pediatric e... Read Full »
I am an 18-year-old and have not grown taller since I was 12. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female and have not grown taller since I was 12. My whole family is extremely tall yet I have not grown. My short stature is affecting my life greatly and I need help to change it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and the information that you have provided. It appears that you are at a normal stature according to your age and compared with girls your age on a growth chart. Maybe your family members are taller than you but as long as you are normal that is ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old and my height is 4 feet and my weight is 90 pounds. My height is too short. I am really worried about my height. My main health problem is the flu and cold. I feel it since childhood. What can I do? I really feel depressed and stressed all time can you help me how to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have major depressive disorder due to an inferiority complex. First, learn to accept yourself and love yourself. Do not be ashamed of your height. Keep confidence in yourself. If you... Read Full »