Which department should I visit for checking why a child is not growing tall?
Disease description:
My son has always been shorter than other children, and I'm worried that he might not grow tall. If I take him to the hospital for an evaluation, which department should I visit for checking a child's short stature?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
To evaluate a child's short stature, parents can take their child to see a pediatric endocrinologist or visit the child health care department at a hospital. Short stature in children may be caused by genetic factors or endocrine disorders, and timely diagnostic tests are necessary, such as bone age assessment, to rule out underlying medical conditions. Without prompt treatment, a child's final adult height may be affected.
