Question
My child is shorter than his or her peers by 20 centimeters, and they are already 6 or 7 years old. We have undergone a three-month tallness treatment program at a children’s hospital, but we have only grown 1.5 centimeters, and they don’t have any other physical conditions! As ordinary people, we are not clear about the potential negative effects of hormones on the human body. Why does the country limit this? After all, the price is quite high.
Answer
Dwarfism in children is typically diagnosed by comparing with the third percentile or two standard deviations of the normal height standard for children of the same age, gender, region, and ethnicity. It is recommended to minimize hormone treatment as hormones may have certain negative effects on a child’s body. At the same time, consider other treatment methods such as acupuncture and dietary therapy, and enhance physical exercise to promote growth and development. Wishing you a happy life.