Patient's question:
My younger brother has had poor health since childhood, often experiencing stomach pain and a poor appetite. He weighs 45 pounds. Both my parents are short in stature, but I am tall, while my brother is very short. What kind of help is needed: Is dwarfism a condition of low height??Doctor's answer:
Height is determined by several factors. First, there are generational inheritance factors, which account for 70%. Additionally, other conditions influence height, including physical activity, nutrition, environment, and social factors. To increase height, one should consume more protein, especially protein that contains essential nutrients. Height is determined by several factors.