Boys growing taller may be caused by nutritional deficiencies, but may also be related to hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency and other pathologic factors, the need to determine the cause of the dietary adjustments, exercise, medication and other methods to help increase height.
1. Nutritional deficiencies: If a boy is undernourished or consumes a single nutrient in the course of growth and development, it may lead to developmental delays, resulting in a lack of height. Should develop good eating habits, usually should be more intake of high protein, high vitamin and calcium-rich foods, such as lean meat, milk, fresh fruits and vegetables. At the same time, avoid picky eating and prevent single nutrition.
In addition, proper exercise can also help calcium absorption and promote bone development.
2. Hypothyroidism: This disease will lead to lower metabolism, developmental delay and lack of height. Patients need to take long-term medication such as levothyroxine to maintain the level of thyroid hormones to maintain the metabolism and improve the lack of height.
3. Growth hormone deficiency: Growth hormone deficiency can lead to delayed bone development, resulting in failure to grow tall. It is usually treated with growth hormone injections. The younger the age at which treatment is started and the longer it lasts, the better the results.
Boys’ lack of height may also be related to genetic and chromosomal disorders, etc. It is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment under the guidance and advice of professional doctors.