There are many causes of dwarfism, and in order to treat it, we must find out the cause and make a correct diagnosis, and then consider how to treat it. In order to find out the cause of the disease, we must first investigate through medical history, physical and laboratory examinations, and based on the detailed information and laboratory results, we will make a comprehensive analysis to determine the cause of dwarfism in children and finally determine the principle of treatment.
Parents of children with short stature should provide the following information when they visit the hospital: 1. the condition of the baby at birth, whether the birth was difficult, asphyxia, and what kind of delivery method was used, height and weight at birth, etc.
2. The annual rate of height growth; shoes should be removed for the measurement.
3.Family members’ height and developmental age, whether there are genetic diseases.
4.Intellectual development, the presence of chronic hepatitis, kidney disease and asthma.
5, whether the child has used drugs that affect growth and development, such as prednisone (prednisone), dexamethasone and other glucocorticoids.
When the child arrives at the hospital, the first thing that needs to be done is an X-ray of the left wrist metacarpal finger to understand the age of the bone and to determine the growth of the child’s bones, the degree of epiphyseal closure and growth potential. Short stature in children belongs to the category of pediatric endocrine diseases. In addition to the bone age, the following routine tests should be done: blood test, blood glucose, nail function, growth hormone, urine test, CT, liver function, kidney function, etc.