Parents of Kalmykia were given advice on the physiology of transitional age

Transitional age is a period of colossal restructuring of the whole organism. Often, complaints of a teenager about constant drowsiness, loss of strength or sharp mood swings parents write off on the “difficult character” and usual laziness.

Bair Ochirov, pediatrician of the teenage office of the V. Mandzhieva RDMC, draws attention to the fact that rapid fatigue is often quite specific physiological reasons that are important to recognize in time.

So, what to pay attention to in the behavior of a growing child.

Growth surge and strain on the heart. Bones and muscles at this age stretch rapidly, and the vascular system does not always keep up with this pace. Because of this, a teenager may complain of weakness, darkening in the eyes during a sharp rise and rapid physical fatigue.

Hidden iron deficiency. Anemia and low ferritin levels directly reduce performance, lead to paleness, dry skin and difficulty concentrating on lessons.

Chronic sleep deprivation and gadgets. Flicking the tape before bedtime disrupts the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. The brain does not have time to rest deeply, even if the teenager slept the usual 8 hours.

Snacks on the run. Skipping breakfast, fast food abuse and strict diets lead to a lack of iodine, B vitamins and vitamin D, vital for the stable functioning of the nervous and endocrine systems.

“Do not raise your voice and accuse the child of laziness. Start with a calm, confidential conversation and a planned visit to the doctor. Timely check-up: a general blood test, ferritin, vitamin D, glucose will help to understand how to support the growing body and return the teenager to cheerfulness and good mood, the doctor advised the parents of Kalmykia.