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What Causes My Kids Leg Is Growing Slower?

My son is 10 years old and is slightly smaller than average with a very slight frame. He is very small feet which do not seem to have grown in the last year or so (he s a UK size 13). Is this OK or could it be a symptom of anything? My husband and I both have smaller than average feet (as does his old brother, who is 13 with UK size 5), but it s just the fact they don t seem to have grown in the last year that I am a little worried. Thanks.
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Small sized feet is similar to other physical characters as height and hair color for example they are taken after the parents mainly and after other family members. It seems that the small feet size is something your child has taken up from you. Despite that a child's feet should grow an average of one size every year, so I suggest that you only follow up and if no growth occurs in the following six months then you should see a pediatric doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman

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What Causes My Kids Leg Is Growing Slower?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Small sized feet is similar to other physical characters as height and hair color for example they are taken after the parents mainly and after other family members. It seems that the small feet size is something your child has taken up from you. Despite that a child s feet should grow an average of one size every year, so I suggest that you only follow up and if no growth occurs in the following six months then you should see a pediatric doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman