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My son is nearly 11 years old and has almost completely stopped growing. His older brother and his younger sister have put on several inches in the past 2 years, but he has not. Also, I have recently noticed that his genitals seem underdeveloped. Am I being paranoid, or should I share my concerns with our pediatrician?
Hello there . I have read through your question and I can understand your concern. Development delay in a child can be constitutional or hormonal. I would advise you to get his thyroid profile and growth hormone level done. These are the two most common cause s of growth delay. It is very common for children to show growth spurts after puberty so you should not lose hope. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare.
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What Causes Slow Physical Growth In A Child?
Hello there . I have read through your question and I can understand your concern. Development delay in a child can be constitutional or hormonal. I would advise you to get his thyroid profile and growth hormone level done. These are the two most common cause s of growth delay. It is very common for children to show growth spurts after puberty so you should not lose hope. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare.