Question
Children’s growth and development follow a regular pattern, with the fastest growth occurring before and during puberty. If you notice that your child’s growth rate is abnormally slow, such as less than 7 centimeters per year before the age of 3, less than 5 centimeters per year from 3 years to puberty, or less than 6 centimeters per year during puberty, it may be a symptom of dwarfism.
Answer
Symptoms of dwarfism include slow growth and abnormal short stature. After puberty, bone growth and development mature, the epiphyseal lines fuse, and the individual stops growing. Due to missing the best treatment opportunity, many parents can only regret it for the rest of their lives. It is recommended that parents closely monitor their child’s growth status and timely detect signs of slow growth.