Growth Disorders

Overview

Growth disorders involve short stature or abnormal growth patterns in children that may signal an underlying hormonal or medical cause requiring endocrine evaluation. Early assessment helps identify the cause and guide the most effective treatment.

Symptoms

• Height significantly below peers for age
• Delayed puberty
• Noticeably slow growth velocity year over year

Causes & Risk Factors

Growth disorders can be caused by growth hormone deficiency, thyroid disorders, genetic or chromosomal conditions, chronic illness, or nutritional deficiencies.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis involves growth chart tracking over time, a bone age X-ray, and growth hormone stimulation testing when indicated.

Treatment Options

Treatment is tailored to the underlying cause and may include:

• Growth hormone therapy where clinically indicated
• Treatment of any underlying condition, such as thyroid disease
• Regular growth monitoring

Benefits Of Treatment At Our Clinic

• Early evaluation helps maximise a child's growth potential
• Pediatric-focused, family-inclusive monitoring throughout treatment
• Individualised treatment plans, not generic protocols
• Coordinated assessment of related hormonal causes