Patient's question:
My child has always been shorter than his peers. Until last year, it seemed like he stopped growing. I have been giving him nutritional supplements every day, but the results are still not significant. I don't know if it's dwarfism or short stature.Doctor's answer:
Short stature and dwarfs can be somewhat equated in a broad sense. The term dwarfism is currently being replaced by short stature in the medical field due to its discriminatory connotations. Dwarfism typically refers to individuals with short stature caused by a lack of growth hormone. Short (short fat) usually refers to a broader range, not only those lacking growth hormone but also individuals with short stature caused by other diseases. As long as the body does not meet the required standards, they are sometimes referred to as short.