Question
What should be done if a child exhibits stunted growth? What severe consequences might occur if a child accidentally falls and touches the ground while playing?
Answer
Stunted growth in children can be caused by various factors, including growth hormone deficiency, hypothyroidism, idiopathic short stature, constitutional growth delay, skeletal developmental disorders, and certain genetic metabolic diseases. For the treatment of stunted growth in children, it is first necessary to determine the cause. It is recommended to consult an endocrinology department for a bone age examination, head pituitary MRI, and related tests for growth hormone and thyroid function, in order to treat the cause of the disease. If diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, consider injecting growth hormone to promote height growth, but all treatment plans should be carried out under the guidance of a professional physician.