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[|Human|] Hi Doctor, My child age is 41/2 years but he looks likes 3 years baby and he has tonsil. My question is because of tonsil he is not growing or what is the problem.He has not eating well everyday. And did tonsil and thyroid is the same? please help me.
[|AI|]  Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor,First tonsil and thyroid are two different organs. Enlarged tonsils causing poor growth is not known. However, enlarged thyroid can happen in thyroid hormone deficiency, and it can lead to poor growth. Before analyzing all that, It's mandatory for you to confirm objectively if he is actually having poor growth. No point comparing him with his age other kids, every child is unique. You need to get his height, weight checked correctly and plot it on standard growth charts and if he falls in normal range then need not worry. Child Chat Doctor.  Make sure he takes nutritious food what ever he eats. Happy to clarify further doubts.