Question
Why do I look so youthful at 21, being mistaken for someone under 14? I am 160 cm tall, weighing 45 kg, with a face that is neither too thin nor too fat, but my body is slim, and my shoulders are not as full as those of an adult, making me look like a child. My facial features do not match my age, and the examination shows that my thyroid and sex hormones are normal, but growth hormone has not been checked. I have slow development, almost stopped growing from the age of 11 to 14, only growing 1 cm per year. It was only after enhancing nutrition that I reached 160 cm; otherwise, I might have only been around 140 cm. What could be the cause of this?
Answer
Hello, generally speaking, growth hormone deficiency can manifest as a childlike face, short stature, abdominal fat accumulation, and delayed bone age. It is recommended that you visit the endocrine department of a hospital for a detailed diagnosis and treatment.