What Causes Reduced Physical Growth In A 26 Year Old?

Posted on Sun, 8 Nov 2015

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Question : Dear Doctor,
My question is i m 26 years my height is five ft eight inch and weight is 64 kg my question is why i am looking like a 15 years boy.My face is completely looking like that. My arms are also small(biceps),small penis only 5 inch. My waist joint bone i don't know the medical term of that completely looking very unusual my belly fat are only on the lower side it shrinks to lower side though i do aerobics 4 days in a week. I am completely frustrated with my body structure my looks and every things that i have.

Why i am not looking like a 26 years adult ?
I have attached a face photograph if u asked me or it necessary then i would upload my waistline and belly photogarph

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please do hormonal tests

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.

The first thing we have to see is whether you are having some hormone disorder. Please consult an endocrinologist.

The usual way we treat are

1. We will check the penile length, volume of testes, sexual hair, breast size etc

2. We will order hormone tests - testosterone (8am), LH, FSH, prolactin and thyroid function tests are usually ordered

We treat based on these test reports. If you have some hormonal problems,it is easily treatable.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina