What department should I go to for child development?

Nowadays, many mothers do not know that they should take their children to the hospital to check their development. Often, they cannot tell which department is the right one in the hospital, so naturally their children’s physical examinations cannot pass. First of all, when taking their children to the hospital to check their development, they should first go to a professional pediatric hospital and the endocrinology department for examination. In addition, they should observe the characteristics of their growth and development according to the child’s age.

Which department should I visit to see about children's development?

Parents should take their children to check for problems in children's growth and development, which are mainly managed by the endocrinology department. Therefore, parents are advised to go to a professional pediatric hospital to see the endocrinology department for diagnosis and treatment. If the parents go to a comprehensive hospital, it is recommended to seek pediatric treatment and choose a pediatrician whose specialty is endocrinology.

Characteristics of children's growth and development

1. Continuity and stages

In the first year after birth, weight and height increase rapidly, marking the first growth peak. After the second year, the growth rate gradually slows down, and then begins to accelerate again during puberty, marking the second growth peak.

2. Imbalance

The development of children's body systems is unbalanced.

3. General regularity

Children's growth and development follows the rules from top to bottom, from near to far, from coarse to fine, and from low to high.

4. Individual differences

Although children's growth and development follow certain general rules, they are affected by genetics and the environment within a certain range, and there are considerable individual differences. Each person's growth "orbit" will not be exactly the same.

The growth and development of children requires special attention from parents. Some children will inevitably experience developmental delay or precocity. Parents should take their children to a regular hospital to consult doctors in relevant departments, and take their children for further examinations and appropriate medication. Parents don't have to worry too much.