Why are children short?

Patient's question:

Sorry, due to my unfamiliarity with the operation, I did not complete my previous question. The child has undergone pituitary and brain CT scans without any issues and has been receiving growth hormone injections for 100 days, but the results have not been significant, with only a 5 cm increase in height annually. Multiple hospitals have not reached a definitive conclusion, merely recommending the use of levothyroxine. I kindly request that the physicians provide a consultation—what is wrong with this adorable child? First question supplement: Brain CT and MRI have been performed without any abnormalities; although growth hormone levels were not checked, there was no effect after a course of injections, which should be normal. Is it a genetic factor? But I

Doctor's answer:

You have been taking for over a year, and your TSH keeps increasing while the others keep decreasing. What do the others refer to? Are they FT3, FT4, T3, and T4? To what extent are they low? Are they below the normal reference range? How high is the TSH? Additionally, it would be best to have a growth hormone level test.
is levothyroxine sodium, a replacement therapy for thyroid hormones. The dosage should not be increased at will and should be followed as prescribed by a doctor.

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