Child Growth Clinic in Indore: Height, Weight and Puberty Concerns
Worried your child is short, underweight or overweight, or starting puberty early or late? Our growth clinic in Indore checks growth, causes and treatment.
Growth is one of the best indicators of a child's health. A growth clinic looks at how a child's height and weight change over time, not just at one measurement. At Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore, the growth clinic is led by Dr. Michelle Shah Jain, MD (Pediatrics), MPH, who combines medical evaluation with practical nutrition and lifestyle guidance.
Reasons to Visit
- Child is much shorter than peers, or is growing slower than before
- Poor weight gain or being underweight
- Overweight or obesity
- Signs of puberty before 8 years in girls or 9 years in boys
- No signs of puberty by 13 in girls or 14 in boys
How We Assess Growth
We plot measurements on WHO/IAP growth charts, look at parents' heights, review diet, sleep and activity, and examine for underlying conditions. Tests may include blood tests, thyroid tests and a bone-age X-ray. Hormone problems are evaluated with a pediatric endocrinologist.
Treatment
Most children need nutrition, activity and sleep changes, guided by our child nutrition service. Underlying conditions such as anaemia, coeliac disease or hypothyroidism are treated. Growth hormone is used only for specific proven indications.
Why Families Choose Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore
- Children's department headed by a Harvard MPH paediatrician with a preventive, whole-child approach.
- Level 3 NICU and 24x7 paediatric emergency cover on the same campus as the maternity unit.
- Unhurried OPD consultations, growth and development tracking, and vaccination as per the IAP schedule.
- 24x7 pharmacy and in-house laboratory, so tests and medicines are available without running around.
Related Services
- Pediatric Endocrinologist in Indore
- Child Nutritionist in Indore
- Child Specialist in Indore
- Pediatrician in Indore
Medical References
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after an in-person evaluation by a qualified doctor at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most girls finish growing around 15–16 years and boys around 17–18, but it varies.
No supplement increases height in a healthy child. Good nutrition, sleep and activity help a child reach their genetic potential.
An X-ray of the hand that shows how mature the bones are and how much growth may remain.
Puberty before 8 in girls or 9 in boys should be checked by a doctor.
Yes. Family-based changes in diet, activity, screen time and sleep work best.
Dr. Michelle Shah Jain is a Consultant Pediatrician and Paediatric Lifestyle Medicine Specialist heading the Child Care vertical at Asian Navkar Hospital. Holding an MD in Pediatrics alongside a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Harvard University and advanced board certifications from the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (UK), she follows a whole-child approach to care. Trained at Boston Children’s Hospital (USA), Dr. Michelle specializes in root-cause management of pediatric health, customized child nutrition, developmental milestones, and metabolic wellness. A two-time TEDx speaker, her evidence-based preventive clinic supports families with preventive child health.
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