Question
The child is 1.1 meters tall and weighs 60 pounds, suffering from mental retardation from birth until now. Previous treatment and effects for congenital hypothyroidism: took thyroid tablets for two years; no significant effect; still 1.1 meters tall. Seeking assistance for: would like to have experts explain better treatment options…
Answer
A child’s height is considered taller than that of the average male, female, or same-race children of the same age by two standard deviations, and the annual growth rate is more than 5 centimeters. Generally, treatment for short stature involves administering exogenous growth hormones through digestion methods, allowing many children with short stature to experience a rapid catch-up growth.