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What is Familial Short Stature?
A genetic cause of short stature. It occurs when a child inherits genes for short height from one or both parents.
Typical Symptoms of Familial Short Stature
- Short height compared to peers
- Either parent has a short height
- Late or incomplete puberty
Diagnostic Questions for Familial Short Stature
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are you shorter than your peers?
- Do either of your parents have short height?
- Did you experience delayed or absent puberty, delayed development of sexual characteristics?
Treatment of Familial Short Stature
A doctor may need to examine and confirm the diagnosis. There is no specific or proven treatment for this condition. Managing a child's expectations and emotional well-being is important, as they may be victims of bullying or discrimination from peers.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Content updated on Feb 19, 2025
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