Column February 19, 2026
My Child Seems to Be Growing Slowly — When Should Treatment Begin?
Hyo-seop Kim
Chief Director
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Timing matters in a child's growth. Appropriate care must begin before the growth plates close in order to achieve the maximum effect.
Signs that it is time for growth treatment
- Your child is more than 10 cm shorter than peers
- Annual growth velocity is less than 4 cm
- There is poor appetite and chronic indigestion
- Frequent illnesses indicate that physical stamina is weak
Unlike growth hormone injections, Korean medicine growth treatment fundamentally strengthens the child's digestion and stamina to support natural growth. We establish an individualized treatment plan based on growth plate examination and constitutional diagnosis.