Patient's question:
Daughter is 2 years old, very intelligent, but her height is only about 83 cm, which is 4-5 cm shorter than the standard. What should we do? I am 1.63 meters tall, and her father is 1.70 meters tall, and we are not considered short. Does anyone know which hospital is better to see? For growth and development? Because this is not a serious illness, general hospitals usually do not have specialized departments for this. Do you have any good suggestions?Doctor's answer:
Hello: As per what you mentioned, there is absolutely no issue with the child's condition! It is simply a matter of individual physiological differences. In adolescents, the long bones of the limbs are only relatively hard in the diaphysis (the main shaft), while the ends are composed of cartilage. During growth and development, these cartilages develop a center of ossification, gradually hardening, expanding, and contributing to the increase in height. Therefore, a person's height is closely related to the development of their bones. Regular physical exercise improves blood circulation in the body, enhances the absorption of nutrients, and boosts the growth capacity of bone cells. As a result, it promotes more vigorous bone growth and makes the bones stronger and denser. Consequently, the child's height naturally increases.