Normal growth of a child is dependent on hormones like growth hormone and thyroxine. Any chronic illness, poor nutrition and malabsorption can also affect growth.

Common causes of short stature:

• Growth hormone deficiency
• Hypothyroidism
• Malabsorption
• Chronic disease
• Bone problem
• Familial
• Idiopathic

Can short stature be treated?

Short stature due to hormone deficiencies can be completely treated provided they are detected at the earliest.