Question
I’ve been shorter than most people since I was born, and now at 18, I’m still much shorter than my peers. My family always said I was late in growing, and they never took me to see a doctor. Now that I’m older, I’m considering seeking medical help. Which hospital is most effective for treating dwarfism?
Answer
Human height is influenced by various factors such as genetics, nutrition, and diseases. If you are not satisfied with your height, it is recommended that you visit the Growth and Development Department of a local top-grade hospital for a check-up. The first step is to have an X-ray of your right wrist taken to understand if the epiphyses have fully closed. If they have, the possibility of growing taller is relatively small. If they have not fully closed and diseases such as tumors and diabetes have been ruled out, growth hormone therapy can be used.