My son, 7 years old, is short. Blood test & bone x-ray were clean but his doctor asked for a gland test. His grandpa & dad are short. Is it normal?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
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- Hypothyroidism, or a poorly active thyroid gland, can be a cause of short stature in children, so this is why your son's pediatrician has ordered blood tests for thyroid hormones. Although knowing tha... إقرأ أكثر
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Hi iam 21 years old how can i get taller becouse im short
د. Zakia Dimassi,
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- At your age, the growth plates (the zones where bones grow taller) have almost completely closed. Any significant addition to your height is only achievable through surgical intervention.
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