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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is familial short stature?
A genetic cause of short height. It occurs when a child inherits genes for short height, from one or both of his parents.
Symptoms of familial short stature
Shorter than other children of similar age
Questions your doctor may ask to check for familial short stature
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose familial short stature
Are (or were) you shorter than other children around your age?
Treatment for familial short stature
This may require a doctor 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.
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References
Grigoletto V, Occhipinti AA, Pellegrin MC, Sirchia F, Barbi E, Tornese G. Definition and prevalence of familial short stature. Ital J Pediatr. 2021 Mar 9;47(1):56. doi: 10.1186/s13052-021-01018-3. PMID: 33750447; PMCID: PMC7941953.
https://ijponline.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13052-021-01018-3
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)
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.
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