What causes children to be short in stature?
Disease description:
Recently, I've noticed that my child isn't growing much and has fallen significantly behind peers. What are the reasons for children not growing taller?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
Children's failure to grow properly may be caused by inadequate nutrition or lack of sleep. Insufficient nutrient intake or poor sleep in daily life can lead to reduced secretion of growth hormone, thus affecting height development. Additionally, lack of growth in height may also be related to genetic factors and calcium deficiency. If symptoms are significant, it is advisable to take the child to see a doctor for evaluation. If calcium deficiency is diagnosed, follow medical advice promptly to supplement calcium.
