If you are short in stature, what kind of doctor can you see?

Patient's question:

14 years old, 141 cm. Have you been to a children's hospital without any effect? Which children's hospital is good for treating short stature?

Doctor's answer:

The child is short in stature, and this situation requires ruling out the possibility of dwarfism or delayed puberty development.
1. The hospital you mentioned is actually quite good. It is recommended to follow up in the pediatric endocrinology department.
2. First, a growth hormone stimulation test, pituitary-hypothalamus MRI, thyroid function tests, and other detailed examinations should be conducted to rule out endocrine-related inflammation.
3. In daily life, in addition to consuming meat, eggs, poultry, and other animal protein-rich foods, it is advisable to eat more foods rich in fat and carbohydrates (such as starch, sugars, etc.) and to have frequent bowel movements. Additionally, and vegetables, fruits, etc.
Wishing your baby a healthy growth!

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