When should my child see a doctor about height?
Tick what applies to your child. The guide places it in one of three levels — monitor at home, book a specialist visit, or see a doctor promptly — based on Pediatric Endocrine Society criteria and paediatric guidance. It is reference information, not a diagnosis.
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If your child has severe or sudden symptoms, go to a medical facility immediately, regardless of this page.
Sources: Pediatric Endocrine Society – Child with suspected short stature · Children’s Mercy – Growth failure · American Family Physician 2008.