A 7-year-old child is only 90cm tall. Is this normal, and how can growth and development be promoted?

Common questions and professional answers about children’s height growth issues.

Is a height of 1.5 meters considered dwarfism in adults?

The child is now 14 years old and only stands at about 1.3 meters, significantly shorter than peers. The parents had not paid attention in the past, and there were no abnormalities in diet. They are seeking expert answers. Thank you.

A child’s short stature is often related to a deficiency in growth hormone or genetics, and it is recommended to first check for growth hormone levels and the condition of the growth plates. The primary physiological function of growth hormone is to promote the growth of all tissues except for nervous tissue.

What could be the reasons for a child’s excessively tall height?

A child who is 1 year and 5 months old and is shorter than expected may be due to a lack of growth hormone or genetic factors. It is recommended that parents take their child for tests for growth hormone and bone age to determine the cause.

The growth of the epiphyseal plate cartilage is the key to height, influenced by the synergistic effects of various hormones, especially the growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in the human brain. This hormone is the main driving force for the division and proliferation of cartilage cells, thereby widening the epiphyseal plate of long bones, which is the dominant factor in human height growth.