Patient's question:
The child is slightly shorter than the other children around, and their growth rate is very slow. Upon careful examination, could it be a case of dwarfism? How should pediatric dwarfism be treated? What are the methods available?Doctor's answer:
Dwarfism should be treated with medication that stimulates growth hormone. For short stature caused by non-growth hormone deficiencies such as Turner syndrome, chronic kidney failure, and intrauterine growth retardation, the effect of growth hormone treatment is very significant.2. Sufficient exercise: Exercise not only promotes the excretion of growth hormone but also increases appetite after the body is fully active, which greatly helps in height growth.
3. Proper diet: Protein is the energy source for bone and muscle growth, while also promoting the excretion of growth hormone. It is one of the most basic elements for children's growth and development.