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My son, 7 years old, is short. Blood test & bone x-ray were clean but his doctor asked for a gland test. His grandpa & dad are short. Is it normal?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Hypothyroidism, or a poorly active thyroid gland, can be a cause of short stature in children, so this is why your son's pediatrician has ordered blood tests for thyroid hormones. Although knowing tha... Read More
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Hello my son is 4 years old he is 98cm and his weight is 15 kg is it is normal?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Your son's weight is on the 25th percentile, and his height is on the 23rd percentile for his age and gender. What were his previous measures? If he has always had measures below the 50th percentile a... Read More
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