Abnormal Height or Weight
Unusual growth patterns in children, such as being too short, overweight, or unusually tall, may be signs of hormonal imbalance. These issues may be caused by growth hormone problems, thyroid disorders, or genetic conditions. Early assessment and proper treatment are important for ensuring healthy development. Dr. MK Azad offers detailed evaluation, growth monitoring, and personalised treatment plans to help children reach their natural growth potential. For adults struggling with weight gain or loss related to hormonal causes, tailored therapy and lifestyle guidance are also available. Achieving the right balance leads to better physical and emotional well-being.

অস্বাভাবিক উচ্চতা বা ওজন
শিশুদের অস্বাভাবিক বৃদ্ধি যেমন অতিরিক্ত কম উচ্চতা, অতিরিক্ত ওজন বা অত্যন্ত লম্বা হওয়া, হরমোনাল অস্বাভাবিকতার লক্ষণ হতে পারে। এসব সমস্যা গ্রোথ হরমোনের সমস্যা, থাইরয়েডের রোগ বা জেনেটিক অবস্থার কারণে হতে পারে। সঠিক মূল্যায়ন এবং চিকিৎসা নিশ্চিত করতে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। ড. এমকে আজাদ শিশুর সঠিক বৃদ্ধি নিশ্চিত করতে বিস্তারিত মূল্যায়ন, গ্রোথ মনিটরিং এবং ব্যক্তিগত চিকিৎসা পরিকল্পনা প্রদান করেন।

⚖️ Treatment of Abnormal Height or Weight

By Dr. M K Azad
Diabetes, Hormone, Medicine Specialist & Interventional Endocrinologist
Consultant & Head, Department of Endocrinology, Government Employees Hospital, Fulbaria, Dhaka

FCPS (Medicine), MD (Endocrinology), DEM (BIRDEM), MPH (Epidemiology)
Advanced Training in Hormone Disorders – Singapore, Korea

Abnormal growth patterns—such as excessive short stature, rapid height gain, obesity, or underweight conditions—are often caused by underlying hormonal imbalances. Dr. M.K. Azad offers a comprehensive and scientific approach to identify and manage these issues effectively.

🧬 Step-by-Step Treatment Procedure:

1. Initial Evaluation & Diagnosis

   • Detailed medical and family history review

   • Growth chart analysis (children/adolescents)

   • BMI assessment and nutritional evaluation

   • Physical examination focused on endocrine-related features

2. Hormonal & Diagnostic Investigations

   • Growth hormone (GH), IGF-1, and thyroid function tests

   • Cortisol, insulin, and leptin level assessments

   • Imaging (MRI/CT) of the pituitary or hypothalamus (if needed)

   • Genetic and chromosomal analysis in special cases

3. Personalized Treatment Plan

   • For Short Stature: Growth hormone therapy if indicated

   • For Excessive Height: Monitoring bone growth plates, hormone blockers (if required)

   • For Obesity: Hormonal correction (thyroid, insulin resistance), lifestyle and diet changes

   • For Underweight: Nutritional rehabilitation and hormone optimization

4. Lifestyle & Dietary Management

   • Custom diet plans by clinical dietitians

   • Exercise routines appropriate for age and condition

   • Counseling on healthy habits for children, teens, and adults

5. Monitoring & Long-Term Follow-up

   • Regular tracking of height/weight progress

   • Adjustment of treatment as the child grows or as metabolism changes

   • Support for psychological and emotional well-being

📍 Clinic Address: Islami Bank Hospital and Cardiac Center, Mirpur
📞 For appointments 01810000123, 01327997655