Patient's question:
The child inherited their height from me; I am about 1.5 meters tall. Now, the child's height is significantly shorter than that of their peers. The doctor said it's a case of dwarfism and that it's important to intervene and treat it promptly. What are the common methods for treating dwarfism in children?Doctor's answer:
For children with short stature, you need to find the cause. If it is caused by insufficient secretion of growth hormone, subcutaneous injection of growth hormone can be used. It is usually recommended to inject once a day. The injection should continue until the growth plates close. The child's height will reach the average height of normal children of the same age. The greater the decrease in growth hormone levels, the greater the impact on the child. At the same time, during this period, it is advisable to consume as much protein and vitamin-rich food as possible, and appropriate exercise and rest are also required. To ensure sufficient sleep time, more growth hormone will be secreted.