Causes of short stature in children
Disease description:
My daughter hasn't grown taller recently and is considered relatively short compared to her classmates. Could you please tell me what causes short stature in children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
The causes of short stature in children may include dietary factors, such as picky eating or selective eating habits, along with an unreasonable daily diet structure, leading to significant deficiencies in essential nutrients. It could also be due to a highly polluted environment, excessive noise, irregular sleep patterns, and lack of physical activity, which may result in insufficient secretion of growth hormone.
