Short stature can be divided into primary growth retardation diseases (including osteochondral dysplasia, chromosome abnormality and intrauterine growth retardation), secondary growth retardation diseases (including malnutrition, chronic systemic diseases and endocrine diseases) and idiopathic short stature (including hereditary short stature, physical retardation and growth hormone receptor defect). Short stature caused by primary growth disorder cannot be cured, and the treatment effect is poor.

For dwarfism caused by secondary growth disorder diseases, it is necessary to treat the primary disease, such as growth hormone deficiency or dysfunction, on the basis of clear etiology, and growth hormone treatment can be applied under the guidance of doctors.

Most patients with idiopathic short stature do not need treatment if they are caused by genetic factors, and the effect of growth hormone therapy is uncertain. If it is caused by delayed puberty, it is necessary to further clarify the cause.

In short, when a child is found to be stunted or short stature, it is necessary to seek medical advice as soon as possible to clarify the cause, and the earlier the treatment, the better.