Idiopathic short stature is caused by insufficient growth hormone secretion and requires hormone treatment; traditional Chinese medicine is ineffective for this condition. It is recommended to first check the child’s growth hormone levels, and then proceed with treatment after a confirmed diagnosis. There are many causes of short stature, and it is necessary to identify the cause before treatment can be targeted effectively. For example, short stature caused by chronic renal insufficiency can be accelerated by growth hormone therapy, with studies indicating that it can increase a child’s height by 3 to 6 centimeters per year.