What should be done if a child’s bone age is two years older than their chronological age?
Disease description:
My nephew is 8 years old, but his bone age assessment at the hospital showed he is 2 years older than his chronological age. What should we do in this situation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
A child’s bone age being two years advanced can be improved through the following measures:
1. Adjust dietary habits appropriately—opt for light, nutritionally balanced meals.
2. Avoid excessive consumption of hormone-containing or high-fat foods, such as royal jelly and fatty meats.
3. If the child is overweight, caloric intake should be moderately controlled, with smaller, more frequent meals.
4. Engage in appropriate physical exercise, which can effectively alleviate this condition.
