Patient's question:
My son is now 13 years old. I have found that he is experiencing precocious puberty. How much taller can a boy grow after the development of his secondary sexual characteristics?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, early puberty in boys usually affects final adult height. Related to genetic factors, family members should acquire relevant parenting knowledge, pay attention to the correct selection of children's diet, and seek medical advice from a formal endocrinology department to confirm the clinical diagnosis. Treatment should be targeted at the cause, aiming to suppress the development of secondary sexual characteristics, restore the child's age-appropriate psychological behavior, and improve the final adult height.