Question
What should be done if a baby is diagnosed with dwarfism at 8 months old?
Answer
Dwarfism is often caused by thyroid or other endocrine dysfunction, common causes including insufficient secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary or hypothyroidism. If dwarfism is diagnosed, growth hormone replacement therapy is needed. It is recommended to take the child to a large hospital’s endocrine department for consultation to determine the cause and receive active treatment. Additionally, in terms of diet, nutritional intake should be enhanced, with more dairy products consumed, calcium supplemented, and encouragement for the child to engage in more physical activity and sunlight exposure.