Question
What are the treatment methods for children with short stature? How have past treatments and outcomes been?
Answer
Detailed examination results indicate that a deficiency in thyroid hormones may be one of the causes of short stature. A lack or insufficient secretion of growth hormones can lead to abnormal growth. After puberty, when bone growth and development mature and the epiphyseal plates fuse, height no longer increases. Therefore, early detection and treatment are key. Growth hormone replacement therapy can help some children with dwarfism catch up on normal growth quickly and reach an ideal height. During the process of a child’s growth and development, parents should monitor changes in height and promptly detect any signs of slow growth in their children.