Question
My son is 10 years old and is 1.25 meters tall, he is picky eater, has a small appetite, his mother is 1.5 meters tall, and his father is 1.6 meters tall. Worried if it could be dwarfism?
Answer
If the child has no discomfort symptoms, it can start with adjusting dietary habits to increase calcium intake, such as eating foods high in calcium, getting more sunlight to promote calcium absorption, ensuring adequate sleep, and consuming a varied diet to improve appetite. If there is an appetite problem, it may be considered to give drugs that regulate the spleen and stomach, such as Pills for Stomach Regularity and Pills for Children’s Health. In addition, it should be closely observed that the child’s growth status, if worried about bone diseases affecting growth, it is recommended to seek professional medical evaluation and treatment. In daily care, it should pay attention to balanced diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and consume enough calcium to reduce the chance of disease.