Question
Is it normal for a child who is two weeks and seven months old to be 86 centimeters tall? The child was weaned late, and doesn’t like to eat rice or fruit, and has been diagnosed with a calcium and zinc deficiency.
Answer
It is recommended to consult a pediatric endocrinology department in a professional children’s hospital to determine if growth hormone therapy is needed. There may be many reasons for the child’s short stature, and treatment should be tailored to the cause. If diagnosed with dwarfism caused by growth hormone deficiency, growth hormone therapy can be used. In addition, attention should be paid to nutrition intake and physical activity, as these can also contribute to the child’s growth and development.