Patient's question:
Consultation Description: My father is over 6 feet tall, and my mother is over 5 feet tall. I am currently 16 years old. I have had my bone age measured, and the doctor said I have reached the closing of the growth plates, yet I am still only over 5 feet tall. Is it possible for me to grow to 5 feet 4 inches or 5 feet 10 inches? The condition is suspected to be dwarfism. What should I do? Help: Are there any medications that can help me?Doctor's answer:
Based on your child's current height, it has already exceeded the diagnostic criteria for dwarfism. Since a diagnosis can be made, it indicates a high likelihood of a disease affecting growth and development. If it is indeed a lack of growth hormone, not treating it in a timely manner can lead to many harms. It can not only cause short stature but also lead to osteopenia, muscle and sexual development disorders, premature aging, increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, and abnormal catabolism, among other issues.