Patient's question:
The child is 12 years old and is only 131 cm tall, still very thin. The skeletal age of the ribs is delayed, while everything else is normal. What could be the reason?Past treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been done.
Help desired: The doctor mentioned conducting an experiment on the pituitary gland. I would like to understand more about it.
Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you clarify: Based on the symptoms you described, it is likely that the child is malnourished or lacks certain trace elements. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a blood test to conduct a thorough check of trace elements to see if there is a deficiency. Pay attention to calcium supplementation and encourage more physical activity. This is the advice for the question "A 12-year-old child is only 131 cm tall and very thin with delayed skeletal age." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!