Question

What is the cost of treating idiopathic short stature?

Answer

Hello, short stature is often due to insufficient secretion of growth hormone and requires hormone treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine is ineffective for this condition, so it is not recommended to take medication on your own. It is advisable to take your child for a growth hormone check-up and proceed with treatment after a confirmed diagnosis. Additionally, there are many causes of short stature, and it is necessary to determine the cause before targeted treatment can be administered. For instance, short stature caused by chronic renal insufficiency can be accelerated with growth hormone therapy, with studies showing that it can increase a child’s height by 3 to 6 centimeters per year.