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Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth

Blood tests
X-raysTreatment of Growth Poor or Delayed
Homeopathic Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth
Psychotherapy Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth
Surgical Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth
Other Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth
What is Poor or Delayed Growth
Symptoms of Poor or Delayed Growth
Causes of Poor or Delayed Growth
Risk factors of Poor or Delayed Growth
Complications of Poor or Delayed Growth
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Poor or Delayed Growth
Precautions & Prevention of  Poor or Delayed Growth
Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth

Homeopathic Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth

Homeopathic remedies make the digestive system stronger which increases the feeling of hunger. It can be also helped to maintain the balance between the height and weight which is very important in delayed growth. Following are some of the homeopathic remedies used for treatment of poor or delayed growth:

Agaricus
Calcarea Carb
Baryta Carb
Cal Phos
Silicea

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth

Acupuncture relieves by improving the physiological function of the organs and organ system. In acupuncture therapist will first diagnose the case on the basis of energy system or chi blockage as well as on the basis of status of five elements. On this basis certain disease specific acupoints are selected and stimulated. 

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth

Psychotherapy is a range of techniques which use only dialog and communication and which are designed to improve the mental health of a client or patient, or to improve group relationships. 

Surgical Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth

Surgical procedures that may correct problems with bones in people are:

Dividing a limb bone, straightening it and inserting metal plates to hold it in place.
Inserting rods or staples to help correct the shape of the spine. 

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth

Diet should be nutritious
Eat sufficient amounts of protein, calories
Limit junk food

Other Treatment of Poor or Delayed Growth

Yoga postures built up the nerves and the bones of the back so that body can grow in healthy manner. 

What is Poor or Delayed Growth?

Delayed or poor growth is poor or abnormally slow height or weight gains in a child younger than age 5. 

Symptoms of Poor or Delayed Growth

Stopped slowed growth
Suddenly weight loss or gain
Imbalance between height and weight
Constant vomiting and headaches
Improper diet
Loss of hunger
Diarrhea
Regular illness and fever 

Causes of Poor or Delayed Growth

Genetic
Growth hormone deficiency
Early and delayed puberty
Starvation or poverty
Chronic diseases such as kidney disease or heart disease and asthma 

Risk factors of Poor or Delayed Growth

Heredity
Poor diet
New born child by pregnant woman 

Complications of Poor or Delayed Growth

Short stature
Slowed growth
Dwarfism
Loss of height
Spine problems
Delayed mobility development, e.g. crawling, walking and sitting up.

Diagnosis of Poor or Delayed Growth

Diagnosis of Poor Growth or Delayed

Medical history of family
Physical exam of patient (child)
Tests may include: Hormone Studies, X-ray (bone age), Blood Test, Urinalysis and Genetic Test. 

Precautions & Prevention of Poor or Delayed Growth

Eat a nourishing diet
Avoid nonprescription drugs
Avoid unsafe sex
Eating a nutritious diet during pregnancy

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