If your child seems much shorter than peers, is growing slowly, or is entering puberty too early or too late, a hormone problem may be involved. Dr. Ajay Shukla evaluates children's growth and hormonal development and guides treatment where needed.
Dr. Ajay Shukla
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM Endocrinology (SGPGI), MRCP SCE (Diabetes & Endocrinology) • 17+ years
Childhood hormone concerns evaluated
- Short stature and slow growth
- Early (precocious) puberty
- Delayed puberty
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Childhood thyroid problems
- Type 1 diabetes and childhood diabetes
- Weight and metabolic concerns in children
Signs parents should watch for
Consider an assessment if your child is consistently the shortest in class, has slowed or stopped growing, needs much smaller clothes/shoes than peers of the same age, shows signs of puberty before age 8 (girls) or 9 (boys), or has no signs of puberty by the mid-teens. Early evaluation gives the best chance to help.
How Dr. Shukla helps
- Careful growth assessment — plotting height, weight and growth pattern
- Targeted testing for hormone, thyroid and growth causes
- Bone age and relevant investigations where needed
- Growth hormone or other treatment when medically indicated
- Reassurance and monitoring for normal variations of growth
This page is general health information, not a substitute for a medical consultation. Diagnosis and treatment must be individualised — please book an appointment for advice specific to you.
Frequently asked questions
Which doctor treats growth problems in children in Lucknow?
Children's growth and hormone problems are treated by an endocrinologist. Dr. Ajay Shukla, DM Endocrinology (SGPGI), evaluates short stature, early or delayed puberty and childhood hormone concerns at Hormone India, Lucknow.
When should I worry about my child's height?
Consider an assessment if your child is consistently much shorter than peers, has slowed growth, or shows very early or very delayed puberty. Early evaluation allows timely treatment when a hormone problem is present.
Is growth hormone treatment safe for children?
When genuinely needed and given under specialist supervision, growth hormone treatment can be safe and effective for suitable children. Careful assessment is essential, as not every short child needs it.