Question
My son is 11 years and 10 months old. The results of his examination show that he is about to enter the growth stage, but he is only 143 centimeters tall, and his bone age is not yet 10 years and 6 months. How much more growth potential does he have?
Answer
Based on your son’s condition and the results of his bone age examination, his current growth development is normal and does not indicate early puberty. He still has the potential to continue growing, so there is no need to worry. It is recommended to maintain a regular lifestyle, participate in moderate physical exercise, eat a light diet, consume more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, and try to reduce the intake of greasy, spicy, and stimulating foods. These can help with normal physical development. Additionally, the growth of pubic hair, armpit hair, and whiskers generally occurs at the same time as the rapid enlargement of the scrotum and testes around the age of 13.