If your child has a developmental delay, it means they are slower to learn certain skills compared to other children of the same age. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, many children can catch up and reach their full potential.
Growth and development disorders include any medical condition that slows down a child’s physical growth or delays the way they learn, speak, move, or behave.
These may include:
Some children may show signs right from birth, while others may develop symptoms gradually.
A child’s height depends on a growth hormone made in a small gland in the brain (pituitary gland). If this hormone is low, the child may grow slowly and stay shorter than other children. With the right treatment, the child’s height and overall growth can improve.
Some growth problems start during pregnancy. A baby may grow slowly in the mother’s womb due to the mother’s health issues, poor nutrition, or problems with the placenta.
Such children need regular check-ups after birth.
Some children are born with genetic conditions like Turner syndrome or Down syndrome. These conditions can affect height, physical growth, and overall development.
Children who do not get enough nutrition may not gain proper height or weight. Digestive problems like coeliac disease can also stop the body from absorbing nutrients properly.
In some children, puberty may start too early or too late, or not develop in the usual way This can happen because of hormone imbalance or genetic causes.
These problems affect how a child talks, learns, behaves, or moves. They include autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, speech delay, movement delay, or brain damage caused during birth or due to infections.
Growth and development problems can happen for many reasons, such as:
Children grow quickly, especially in early years. Parents should observe any unusual changes.
If these signs continue for some time, it is important to consult a doctor.
At CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur, our doctors use modern tests to understand the child’s growth and development.
The aim is to find the real cause and plan the correct treatment.
Each child’s treatment is different and depends on the cause. The focus is on healthy growth and overall development.
Treating long-term illnesses helps improve growth and development.
CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur, provides specialised care for children with growth and development disorders through a compassionate team and advanced medical expertise. Here’s why families trust us:
Some disorders can be fully treated, while others can be managed effectively with early intervention, therapy, or hormone-based treatments.
Regular check-ups and growth chart tracking with a paediatrician help determine whether your child is growing at a healthy rate.
If your child consistently misses key milestones or shows delays compared to children of the same age, you should consult a doctor—regardless of age.
Hormones control height, bone growth, puberty, and overall physical development, making them essential for normal growth patterns.
Yes, some growth disorders can be inherited, especially those linked to genetic or chromosomal conditions.
Yes, inadequate nutrition can slow height and weight gain and may also impact brain development and learning.
Chronic stress or emotional difficulties can affect appetite, sleep, and hormone levels, which may influence growth and development.
A child’s growth should be checked during routine paediatric visits, typically every few months in early years and annually thereafter.
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