Patient's question:
My daughter is now 9 years and 7 months old, and she is 143 cm tall. Bone age testing shows she is 12 years old. The doctor said she can only grow to 1.5 meters. At the age of 8, her breasts began to develop, and now she has just started growing body hair. I am really anxious. Is there any way to help her grow taller? Can height be increased through treatment? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Dear Inquirer,Height is primarily controlled by intergenerational genetic factors, secondarily influenced by nutrition, physical activity, deep sleep, and other factors. However, you don’t need to worry too much about it.
It is recommended to engage in more jumping and running sports for regular exercise, enhance nutrition, take calcium supplements appropriately, and pay attention to rest to prevent overexertion, which can help with growth.
Wishing the patient a speedy recovery, a healthy body, and a wonderful life.