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Medical Conditions - Short Stature

Short stature refers to individuals whose height is less when compared to other individuals of the same peer. Genetics, growth delay, growth hormone deficiency, Cushing's disease, asthma, sickle cell anemia, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, etc., are the causes for short stature.

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What factors could have affected growth since puberty?

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What could cause frequent cold and flu?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have major depressive disorder due to an inferiority complex.

My 15 months old baby is only 12 lbs. What to do?

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Is a growth hormone test required for a short stature?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your report about your son and I am sorry to say that he has a growth hormone deficiency (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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What factors could have affected growth since puberty?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I just read your query about your height and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have constitutional short stature.

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How to increase height in an 18-year-old female who stopped growing at the age of 12?

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