Laboratory tests, imaging tests, physical examination and chromosomal genetic examination are needed for children who cannot grow tall.
1. Laboratory tests: including growth hormone stimulation test, thyroid function test, blood and urine routine and liver and kidney function.
2. Imaging examination: X-ray examination is usually performed on the left wrist joint of the child, and magnetic resonance examination of the head is performed to assess bone age and hypothalamus-pituitary development when necessary.
3. Physical examination: Measurement of the child’s height and weight, as well as measurement of the height of his/her parents to predict the child’s height in adulthood.
4. Chromosomal genetic examination: to rule out chromosomal diseases and conduct genetic analysis to help clarify the diagnosis.
It is recommended that children who are not tall should be examined under the guidance of a professional doctor, and standardized treatment should be carried out as early as possible after a clear diagnosis, so as to reduce the adverse effects of the disease.