June 14, 2023

I wish my kid was a little bit taller: height and kids

36 minutes

Health is a vital sign. It is an important thing we monitor at well visits, which is why routine check-ups are important. But when is growth a concern? Tune in to hear me talk with Dr. Sarah Hart-Unger, a Pediatric Endocrinologist, about height and kids. We discuss:

How percentiles play a role in height

Average growth trajectory for kids

Workup if height trajectory is a concern including imaging and labs

When Growth Hormone is Recommended

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