Can dwarfism be treated? Changing diet is the key

Dwarfism is what we often call a short stature disease, and the incidence of this disease has continued to rise in recent years. Studies have found that this disease is treatable. Children should be given protein-rich foods regularly, such as eggs, fish, soy products and dairy products. In addition, exercises that help children grow taller include jogging, skipping rope, dancing, playing basketball, volleyball, swimming, etc.

Protein is the source of energy for bone and muscle growth, and it also promotes the secretion of growth hormone. It is one of the most basic elements for children's growth and development. Therefore, when adjusting children's diet, protein-rich foods such as eggs, fish, soy products and dairy products should be given regularly. The required amount of protein for children is generally: 30 grams for 1 year old, 40 grams for 3 years old, 50 grams for 5 years old, 55-60 grams for 7 years old, and 75-90 grams for 11-18 years old.

In addition, human height growth is essentially bone growth, and calcium is an important material basis for bones. It plays an important role in children's growth. Therefore, we should pay attention to scientific intake from the diet and give children more calcium-rich foods. The calcium intake for children is 800 mg for those aged 1 to 10 years and 1200 mg for those aged 11 to 18 years.

Some children are picky about food, so as parents you have to use your brain to adjust their diet. For example, for children who don't like to eat fish, you have to supplement them with eggs, milk, and soy products every day. For children with poor appetite, you have to carefully find out the reason. Lack of or excessive exercise, late dinner, children being too sleepy to eat, eating too many snacks, picky eating, lack of concentration while eating, etc. can also affect appetite, so be careful to avoid these.

Exercises that help you grow taller include jogging, skipping rope, dancing, basketball, volleyball, swimming, etc. Because bone development requires a certain amount of longitudinal pressure, and excessive pressure, such as weightlifting, will hinder the longitudinal growth of bones, children should try to avoid it.

After understanding these contents, we clearly know the methods of treating dwarfism. For this disease, treatment must be timely and cannot be delayed, otherwise it will bring more serious consequences.