Patient's question:
My child is 6 years old. Every year, he basically doesn't grow taller, and I'm worried it might be dwarfism? What are the symptoms of dwarfism in children?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Child growth and development follow a certain pattern, with the fastest growth rate during adolescence. After reaching puberty, bone growth gradually matures, the epiphyseal plates slowly close, and the height stops increasing. No matter what methods are used afterward, the child cannot grow taller anymore. Due to missing the best time for treatment, parents can only regret deeply. Therefore, it is recommended that parents closely monitor their child's growth and promptly identify signs of slow growth: 1. The child's growth rate is less than 7 cm per year before the age of 3. 2. Between the ages of 3 and puberty, the growth rate is less than 5 cm per year. 3. During puberty, the growth rate is less than 6 cm per year.