Question
The patient is short in stature, has a poor appetite, and is lighter than his or her peers. The annual growth rate in height and weight is slower than that of other children. Intellectually normal, the child is lively and active. Apart from that, there are no differences compared to other children of the same age! The onset time and cause: The child has been shorter and lighter than his or her peers since birth. Now, at 11 years and six months old, the child is about 125 centimeters tall and weighs 32 kilograms.
Answer
Dear Parent, the situation with your child is not due to cretinism because cretinism involves abnormal intelligence, but your child’s intelligence is normal. However, the child’s growth and development may be a bit slower than other children, which is why they are shorter. This is what we refer to as short stature. I suggest you take your child to the hospital for a check-up. Dr. Jin Zimeng is said to be quite good; you might want to give it a try. Wishing your child a speedy recovery.