Question
My son is young and already worried about his height. I’m not sure if family genetics have an impact. I want to understand what dwarfism is and where I can seek professional treatment?
Answer
According to reports, 93% of cases exhibit symptoms of low birth weight and dwarfism, with a study by Zhang Mingtong et al. reporting one case with a birth weight of 1960g. Additionally, upper body obesity and asymmetry are also very common, accounting for 78%. This asymmetry can affect the entire half of the body or be limited to the skull, spine, or a single or multiple limbs. Differences in leg length can lead to scoliosis. Differences in birth weight and body symmetry may indicate a risk of dwarfism.