Question
My 8-year-old daughter is 123 centimeters tall, and I’m worried she might have dwarfism. I want to know if such a height is normal and whether I should consider using growth hormone therapy.
Answer
A child’s height is related to various factors, including genetics, nutrition, personal growth development, and hormone levels. It is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a detailed examination, including using specialized height scales for assessment, comparing with the average height of children of the same age, and checking the child’s bone age. If growth development is found to be delayed, further growth hormone testing may be required, and growth hormone therapy may be effective.