Patient's question:
I am 16 years old and my height is only 1.62 meters. Is it short? Besides smoking, is it interfering with my height? Treatment history and effectiveness: I have never been treated in the hospital. What kind of help do you need: Just eat more dinner, eat more fruits, and drink more milk.Doctor's answer:
The height of children is mainly related to intergenerational genetic factors. If the parents are not tall, the children are generally not exceptionally tall either. However, height can be appropriately increased through postnatal efforts. It is important not to lack meat and have a balanced diet, eating more seasonal vegetables and fruits, and drinking plenty of water. Properly digest high-quality proteins like fish, shrimp, and eggs. Increase outdoor activity time to boost immunity. Appropriately supplement with vitamin D and calcium to promote bone growth. If necessary, have a thorough check-up for growth hormone. If there is a deficiency, medication may be required.