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Does Discontinued Physical Growth At The Age Of 10 Require Medical Attention?
My 10 year old granddaughter has stopped growing. she was 7 weeks premature at birth and has open heart surgery at 7 months for vsd. She has been growing normally until this last year. does she need a heart checkup? she hasnt had one since 5 years old.
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this may be any disorder related with heart problems. you should seek advise from genetics specialist and also from cardiologist.
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