Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and hasn't been eating much. Is being around 18 years old considered precocious puberty?Doctor's answer:
If the growth and development of secondary sexual characteristics only begin around the age of 18, or if they only become fully developed at that age, it does not qualify as precocious development. Generally, boys and girls entering puberty around the ages of 13 or 14 have already started developing secondary sexual characteristics. Those under the age of 11 are not considered to be experiencing precocious puberty. Therefore, if development is completely normal around the age of 18, and if development only begins at that age, it should be classified as late maturation. It is best to have a thorough medical examination at the hospital.