Question
How can one be diagnosed with short stature? What treatment methods can help short stature patients grow taller?
Answer
For individuals who have not been injured or operated on and whose height has not changed since middle school, bone age checks can be used to understand whether the epiphyseal line has ossified. At the same time, growth hormone stimulation tests can be conducted to confirm whether the height issue is due to insufficient growth hormone secretion. If the epiphyseal line has not ossified, there is still a chance to grow taller; otherwise, there is not. Short stature can have serious effects on children, so if parents notice any related symptoms in their children, they should take them to a regular hospital for examination immediately and pay attention to their children’s balanced diet. It is recommended that they pay attention to nutritional intake in daily life, hoping that their children can receive professional treatment and assistance for healthy growth.