Question 1

Since both parents are short, will our child also be short? (Genetic short stature)

Accepted Answer

Genetics accounts for only about 23% of growth. The remaining 77% can be influenced by modifiable factors (nutrition, sleep, and exercise). It is crucial not to miss the critical window for "catch-up growth."

Question 2

Is there a specific growth spurt period (time of growth)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are two major periods. The first is from birth up to age 2, and the second is during puberty. During these periods, providing focused nutrition and diligent sleep management are essential for a growth spurt to occur.

Question 3

My child's bone age is younger than their chronological age (or older).

Accepted Answer

A young bone age is a positive sign that there is still time to grow taller. However, if the bone age is too young, growth hormone deficiency should be suspected. Conversely, an advanced bone age raises concerns about precocious puberty, requiring intervention to prevent the growth plates from closing prematurely.

Question 4

I've been advised to receive growth hormone injections at the hospital. Can I use traditional Korean medicine concurrently?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they create a synergistic effect when used together. The injection raises hormone levels, and herbal medicine provides the building blocks (nutrients) for your bones and muscles to effectively utilize these hormones. It also helps alleviate the injection's side effects, such as indigestion and elevated blood sugar.

Question 5

Is there a growth massage that can be done at home?

Accepted Answer

Gently massaging around the kneecap, ankles, and along the spine can help stimulate growth plates. However, providing emotional security through physical touch with your child is even more effective.

Question 6

I had a constitutional growth delay. Will my child also have one?

Accepted Answer

It might be a constitutional late bloomer, but simply waiting without intervention is risky. Today's children are maturing at an accelerated rate, tending to grow early and cease growth earlier. You should undergo an examination to assess the remaining growth plate potential.

Question 7

Is jump rope the best exercise for growing taller?

Accepted Answer

Jumping activities like jump rope, basketball, and volleyball physically stimulate the growth plates, promoting cell division. However, to minimize joint impact, these activities should be performed on dirt or wooden floors rather than asphalt surfaces.

Question 8

Does taking a lot of calcium supplements make you grow taller?

Accepted Answer

Calcium, a building block of bones, is essential, but excessive intake can actually lead to the formation of stones. For bones to grow longer, a balanced intake of not only calcium but also protein, vitamin D, and zinc, among other nutrients, is necessary.

Question 9

Will giving herbal medicine to a young child put a strain on their liver?

Accepted Answer

For children, we use only safe, 'gentle medicinal ingredients' that have been verified by accumulated pediatric data. Because children's internal systems are pure and sensitive, they respond quickly and effectively even to small doses of medicine.

Question 10

Does my child sleeping late affect their height growth?

Accepted Answer

It's critical. Growth hormone is most abundantly secreted during deep sleep, between 10 PM and 2 AM. If you want them to grow taller, you absolutely must put them to bed early.

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