Reasons why children and adolescents fail to grow taller
Disease description:
My daughter is 10 years old this year. Since she isn't very tall, I've been quite anxious every day and particularly want to know the reasons why children fail to grow taller.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
Children and adolescents may fail to grow properly due to long-term irregular sleep patterns, which lead to severe sleep deprivation and reduced secretion of growth hormone in the body. This phenomenon can also occur in children who consistently consume high-fat, high-sugar, high-calorie foods—resulting in significant weight gain—or those who lack physical activity. Additionally, children with medical conditions such as hypothyroidism or dwarfism are also prone to stunted growth.
