Patient's question:
My child is a boy, two years and nine months old, and his height is 89 centimeters, which is significantly lower than that of his peers. Is this normal? Should he be checked?He is short in height but smart, lively, and eats well. He had blood tests for trace elements at the hospital and was treated for iron deficiency for a period, which has since returned to normal.
Medical history and treatment outcomes:
- No history of allergies
- No family history of hereditary conditions
Help needed:
- Is it necessary to test for growth hormone?
- If so, which hospital should I go to for the test?
- If not, what should I do next?
Doctor's answer:
Consulting about your 2-year-9-month-old child's height. First, your child is not shorter than their peers; a normal weight is about 87 cm, so your child does not have dwarfism. After the age of 2, height growth slows down, and it speeds up again during puberty. The above is the advice for the question "Is it normal for my 2-year-9-month-old boy to be 89 cm tall?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!