Height greater than two standard deviations below the mean of the appropriate reference population for the age and sex of the individual.

Symptoms of Short Stature

The following features are indicative of Short Stature:
  • an average size trunk
  • short arms
  • short fingers
  • limited mobility at the elbows
  • an adult height around 4 feet
  • instability of the neck bones
  • vision problems
  • hearing problems
  • flattened cheekbones

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Common Causes of Short Stature

The following are the most common causes of Short Stature:
  • achondroplasia
  • Turner syndrome
  • growth hormone deficiency
  • poor nutritional conditions

Risk Factors for Short Stature

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Short Stature:
  • genetic mutation in either the father's sperm or the mother's egg
  • pubertal delay

Prevention of Short Stature

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Short Stature. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • have good posture while sitting
  • consume healthy diet for weight loss
  • encourage more in recreational activities
  • avoid using infant devices such as swings, umbrella strollers
  • use an infant car seat with neck supports

Occurrence of Short Stature

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Short Stature cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very rare between 1K - 10K cases

Common Age Group

Short Stature most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 9-10 years

Common Gender

Short Stature can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Short Stature

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Short Stature:
  • Physical Measurement: An important parameter for identifying abnormal growth
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Reveals abnormalities of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus
  • X-Ray Imaging: Diagnose an abnormalities of the skull and skeleton
  • Genetic testing: To diagnose the causal genes of dwarfism-related disorders

Complications of Short Stature if untreated

Yes, Short Stature causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Short Stature is left untreated:
  • delays in motor skills development
  • sleep apnea
  • arthritis
  • weight gain
  • crowded teeth
  • spinal stenosis
  • eye infections

Procedures for Treatment of Short Stature

The following procedures are used to treat Short Stature:
  • Limb Surgery: Correcting the direction in which bones are growing and stabilizing the shape of the spine

Self-care for Short Stature

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Short Stature:
  • have good posture while sitting
  • consume healthy diet for weight loss
  • encourage more in recreational activities
  • avoid using infant devices
  • use an infant car seat with neck supports

Patient Support for Treatment of Short Stature

The following actions may help Short Stature patients:
  • Family Support: To emphasize child's skills and provides emotional support for fighting against short stature

Time for Treatment of Short Stature

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Short Stature to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Short Stature.
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