Question
My son is nine years old, with a height of 135 cm and a weight of 35 kg. Is this normal?
Answer
A child’s height and weight are influenced by many factors, including genetics, nutrition, illness, exercise, sleep, chromosomes, thyroid function, and levels of growth hormones in the body. It is recommended that parents take their child to a pediatric growth and development specialist or pediatric endocrinology department in a local large hospital for a detailed examination to identify possible causes and receive targeted treatment. In addition, general treatment methods include family monitoring and the use of regular treatment methods, which can help accelerate the recovery from childhood diseases and reduce their impact on growth and development. Therefore, when childhood diseases occur, parents should take timely action to help their child recover health as soon as possible.