My son is 7 and a half years old. He is short for his peers and weighs very little. He is very anxious. Please give me some advice. Dr. Bao is short.

The child's height is lower than the average for the age, the bone mass is within the normal range, and the thyroxine test is at normal levels (it is best to have normal values ??from the laboratory test). According to current data, your child's height is lower than normal. Note: 1. Measure the child's height growth rate. If the growth is too low, go to the endocrinologist for examination; 2. Strengthen nutrition, adequate sleep and physical activity. 3. If there are no other abnormalities, it may be late growth and will catch up in adolescence.

(Dr. Bao Xiulan solemnly reminds: Since the patient cannot be seen face-to-face, it is impossible to fully understand the condition. The above suggestions are for reference only. Please be sure to go to the hospital for specific diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a doctor!)

Bao Xiulan, Peking Union Medical College Hospital/