The spring when the grass grows and the willows are swaying and the swallows and warblers are flying is the season for all things to grow, and children will also grow rapidly in this season of recovery.
However, the 13-year-old boy Xiaodi (pseudonym) was depressed in the spring, because his height had not changed in nearly a year.
The bone age is too large, and growing taller becomes a problem
A month ago, Xiaodi's mother heard from a friend that Director Yan Zhizhong, an expert in growth and development, was very effective in seeing the child grow taller, so she drove to the hospital for treatment. The mother confided in Director Yan worriedly: "The child hasn't grown much this year, and he is a lot shorter than the children in the same class!" We thought it was because the nutrition didn't keep up, and we didn't grow after eating a few boxes of calcium, there was really no way! After hearing this, Director Yan Zhizhong knew that children who are at the peak of growth and development are stunted, and there must be a problem with bone age.
We learned that Xiaodi's height has stopped at 143cm since last year, and after passing the bone age test, it was found that the bone age of the 13-year-old Xiaodi was as high as 16 years old, which was a full 3 years older than the actual age! After asking Xiaodi's mother, Director Yan learned that due to the lack of knowledge of parents, the child had never measured bone age before, and even did not know what bone age was.
Director Yan immediately popularized science to Xiaodi's mother: bone age is the development age estimated by the degree of bone development, and the height of the child depends on the bone age rather than the age. Regular bone age measurement can predict the height of the child as an adult, accurately reflect the child's growth and development level, and see if the child has problems such as short stature and precocious puberty.
"Big bone age" children also have spring
After professional testing, detailed consultation and scientific evaluation, Director Yan told Xiaodi's mother that there was no need to worry too much, although the child's bone age was already large, fortunately, the epiphyseal line was not closed, and there was still a lot of room for growth.
Director Yan formulated a comprehensive and comprehensive growth plan for Xiaodi. Traditional Chinese medicine characteristic meridian massage with Chinese medicine granules conditioning, and then from the diet, sleep, exercise and other aspects of a full range of guidance and intervention, plus it is the spring of children's growth and development, if you actively cooperate with the doctor's advice, growing taller is not a problem!
A month later, Xiaodi came to the hospital for a follow-up, and her mother happily told Director Yan that the child's height had increased by 18 cm! There was no change in bone age when re-examined! This is very effective for older bone ages. The stagnant height has a growing trend, which means that the child still has a lot of room to grow taller in the future, Xiaodi's mother finally smiled, and Xiaodi also ushered in her own spring.
There is a way to chase high in spring
In addition to medical intervention in height, Director Yan Zhizhong also shared the method of "scientific pursuit of height" in spring from the following three aspects, and welcome parents and friends to collect and use
1. Diet. 1. Eat more calcium-rich foods.
In spring, the climate is gradually warmer, and children spend more time in the sun, which will promote the absorption of calcium by the body, so you can eat more calcium-rich foods such as soy products, kelp, fish and shrimp, sesame seeds and seafood in your diet to help the growth and development of bones.
2. Eat more fresh spring vegetables.
Spring is windy and dry, which can easily cause mucosal bleeding, so eat more foods rich in vitamins and minerals. Such as spinach, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots and other fresh vegetables and fruits. It is also suitable to eat a little wild vegetables and rough grains, such as shepherd's cabbage, jade callus, oatmeal, etc.
3. Pay attention to reasonable supplementation of vitamin D and calcium. Do not give your child supplements or health supplements casually, as this will cause the epiphyseal line to close prematurely!
2. Sleep. Sleep is the guarantee of growth and development. Because the hormones that promote the growth and development of the human body are mainly produced and released during sleep. Growth hormone is secreted at night, and the secretion in the sleeping state is 3 times or higher than the secretion in the awake state, so ensuring adequate sleep is conducive to the growth and development of children.
3. Exercise. Exercise can increase children's appetite and ensure sleep quality; It can also promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, increase blood supply to bone tissue, and make bone growth and development vigorous; Exercise also promotes the secretion of growth hormone, which can promote the growth and development of children.
Recommended Sports:
Bounce sports: jumping jacks, longitudinal touches, high frog jumps, skipping ropes, jumping bands;
Aerobic exercise: swimming, basketball, badminton, jogging, cycling;
Stretching: leg presses, ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, kicks, pull-ups.
Grasp these three critical periods
Director Yan Zhizhong reminded that in addition to grasping the best growth period in spring, parents should also pay attention to the three ** periods of their children's growth: infancy, early childhood and adolescence. By grasping these three periods, the child can eventually reach the ideal height.
The first critical period: 1 month - 3 years old.
This stage of growth is extremely rapid, is the fastest growth rate in a lifetime, can grow 49 cm, infant nutrition diversification, eat and sleep well, do not be picky, this period is not affected by genetics.
The second critical period: 4 years old - 8 years old.
It is about 5cm long every year, this stage is the bone reserve period, and the calcium required for bone development is 800 1000mg per day, and calcium supplementation is very important for future growth. Emphasis is placed on developmental delay, precocious puberty, and bone age.
The third critical period: 9 years old to 18 years old.
Affected by genetics, exercise, and nutrition, the focus is on whether the secretion of growth hormone is sufficient and the degree of epiphyseal line closure. Girls generally grow about 25 cm during the growth period, and boys grow about 28-30 cm during the growth period.
Height is an important indicator in the process of children's growth and development, and it is also a major event that affects children's lives. Parents should regularly take their children to the hospital to check their bone age, and if they find that their child's height development is abnormal, they should actively seek guidance and advice from professional doctors for timely intervention and intervention.