Hello,
I was wondering if any of you had growth issues with your children. My son is 13 and only in the 3rd percentile for height and weight. His full height potential should be 5'8", but as of now he is on track to be only 5'2". I am happy to report that his Crohn's seems to be well managed at this point, but of course I am concerned about his poor growth.
He is not deficient in growth hormone and his testosterone levels are normal (he is going through puberty). His bone age is about a year behind.
We are meeting with the endocrinologist later this week, but I was just wondering how others have handled this situation.
Thanks for any insight!
I was wondering if any of you had growth issues with your children. My son is 13 and only in the 3rd percentile for height and weight. His full height potential should be 5'8", but as of now he is on track to be only 5'2". I am happy to report that his Crohn's seems to be well managed at this point, but of course I am concerned about his poor growth.
He is not deficient in growth hormone and his testosterone levels are normal (he is going through puberty). His bone age is about a year behind.
We are meeting with the endocrinologist later this week, but I was just wondering how others have handled this situation.
Thanks for any insight!