5 answers

My 17 Month Old Boy Is Only 28 Inches Tall: NEED HELP with GROWTH ISSUE

My 17 month old boy has always been small is is way below percentile on weight, height and head size. He was diagnosed with a kidney issue where he is now on medication 3 times a day. The kidney issue was not allowing his body to absorb vitamin d and so calcium could not be absorbed either, but now he is on medication and they said he would start growing but it's been 7 months and really there is no big change. Being I have been told my son is beyond outstanding in athletic ability he can do what most 3 years old can do with a ball and bat, I would hate for him to get to school age and will not be able to join sport teams because of his size and I see that happening if he does not start growing and gaining weight. I was told that their growth plates only grow to a certain age and after that there is nothing that can be done. So I do not want to just wait and see what happens. Would love advice from anyone who has doctor recommendation to help with growth issues. Or anyone with any advice on this issue at all be it doctor or diet, etc.
thanks

What can I do next?

So What Happened?™

thanks everyone for your advice...I feel I need to add to my request as I did not want to come off as I was worried I would not have the next Tiger Woods....I was told that if you do not figure out a child's growth issue before age two that the plates are done growing by age 3 and there is nothing that can be done after that...so that was my reason for being so worried now...my brothers kid was also small, he is now so depressed as he is in 5th grade and is not making any teams because of his size although if he were a bit taller he would as he is very coordinated. Sports is such a good outlet for boys and I feel keeps them out of trouble later and gives them purpose and keeps the brain working and so many good things are attached to it. I see my nephew sulking and feeling so left out and sad and I do not want that for my kid, so that is why I mentioned it. I have talked to many pediatricians about it actually and they all say he is just going to be a small kid. I've taken him to kidney specialist and they did find an issue with his kidney and have given him medication. However bonus to living in california is there are many alternative doctors out there that might have something that might help him, and if they cant then fine I am ok with a short child but as any mother I feel I need to see what is out there in case there is something I can do and not regret putting it off and it being too late.
thank you for taking the time to send me your ideas and thoughts.

More Answers

Hi D.,
My daughter had medical problems at a young age and was on a lot of steroids. She is an adult now and only 5'2", hardly model material. It is okay. She is healthy and beautiful. She works for two major productions in Vegas and is doing just fine. Sports will not be the end of your son. Just make sure he is as healthy as possible.

Helpful? Yes | No Report This

Funny my son is now 19 and still growing, he is 17 months old and your worrying about him playing sports, that would be last worry... research this, find more info.

Helpful? Yes | No Report This

do classical homeopathy. don't know about IL but there are pleny Classcal homeopaths in CA, just research well and don't use homeopath who is also the MD or TCM or chiropractor.
Good Luck
V

Helpful? Yes | No Report This

Honestly, you are worrying about this way too soon I think. My twins were 15% kids in height and weight for almost 3 years. As long as they are proportional on the growth chart and grow (even a little bit) than that is considered normal.

At age 4 they were about 25% percentile, and up to 50% by age 6. They just turned 7 and are some of the taller kids in first grade. Kids do grow at their won pace.

That said, you can take him to an endocrinologist if you are really concerned. That will give you peace of mind and will indicate whether or not anything is medically wrong.

Helpful? Yes | No Report This

Hi D.,

My family sees a holistic doctor in West Los Angeles. He is an MD who practices a variety of holistic modalities in addition to traditional medicine.

For example, I was recently diagnosed with a sinus infection. I took an antibiotic for the infection and he recommended a holistic treatment for chronic allergies instead of daily doses of Claritin.

He does not specifically deal with growth issues; he addresses any and all imbalances in the body. I would recommend him to anyone.

His name is Michael Galitzer, MD.

His phone number is (310) ###-###-####

Good luck and best wishes.

R.

Helpful? Yes | No Report This

Next question: The Size of My Daughter

Explore Mamapedia

Traditional Medicines a boy allowing athletic body body weight boy name calcium doctors sports growing growth growth chart kidneys medications men's clothing name boy percentile sizes vitamin d weight plates

Related Questions

Required Fields

Our records show that we already have a Mamapedia or Mamasource account created for you under the email address you entered.

Please enter your Mamapedia or Mamasource password to continue signing in.

Cancel Login
Forgot Password?
Required Fields

, you’re almost done...

Since this is the first time you are logging in to Mamapedia with Facebook Connect, please provide the following information so you can participate in the Mamapedia community.

As a member, you’ll receive optional email newsletters and community updates sent to you from Mamapedia, and your email address will never be shared with third parties.

By clicking "Continue to Mamapedia", I agree to the Mamapedia Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Cancel Login