Media Release
Mangalore, 18: To evaluate the short stature problem and to create awareness among general public, a camp on short stature has been organized at A J hospital and research centre from May 21 to 26, 2012.
The camp participants will be offered consultation with endocrinologist and X-Ray (hand with wrist) free and the following lab investigations at a concessional rate of Rs 250 per person: Lab investigations: T3, T4, TSH, Random Blood Sugar, Creatinine, Hb% and Urine analysis.
A short stature is a social stigma, as short people are criticized and laughed at. For many jobs / professions, height is an important criteria. For no fault of theirs, short people are not eligible for many lucrative and glamorous professions.
The biggest problem with short stature is that it has to be diagnosed early by the age of 15 years. The proper diagnosis should be made early, before the bones are fused and joints are formed fully so that some measures can be taken to improve height.
Most common cases of short stature are familial short stature (where family members are short) and constitutional delay in growth and puberty (variation of normal growth). However hormonal causes like hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency and hypopituitarism are very important treatable causes of short stature. If they are diagnosed early and proper treatment started, normal adult height can be attained.
It is possible to improve the height by giving growth hormone in variety of causes of short stature including growth hormone deficiency, hypopituitarism and even idiopathic short stature.
For more details and registrations, interested can contact on 0824 2225533 / 6613333 Extn.252.