Which department should I visit for a child with short stature?
Disease description:
My child is 10 years old and is relatively short compared to classmates. Which medical department should I visit for evaluating a child's short stature?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
Children with short stature should generally visit the endocrinology department at a hospital. Height growth is closely related to growth hormone; the more growth hormone secreted, the faster the height increases. Since growth hormone secretion falls under the field of endocrinology, patients should seek care in the endocrinology department. If the hospital does not have an endocrinology department, pediatric department visits are also appropriate, depending on the hospital's specific departmental organization.
