Answered by : anzad
on Sat, 26 May 2012
first rule out organic causes means diseases. common are thyroid deficiency .Then look at the velocity of growth , if less then check for other nutrition reasons( comparing with weight) chromsomal disorders, growth hormone deficiency. Plan regarding growth hormones if needed. IF both the parents were small at this age still there is chance that his height will improve , i.e called constitutional delay.
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