To get the most out of a visit to your child's primary care doctor, it is useful to work on your questions before you get there. This way, you won't forget to ask about the things that are most important to you. You can print this page and take it with you when you visit your child's doctor.

• Should I be concerned about my child's height?
• What proportion (or percentage) of children are as short as my child at this age?
• What are the possible reasons that my child may be growing slowly?
• Is it possible to predict how tall my child will be?
• Are there any potential medical problems that might arise now or in the future because my child is so short?
• Is my child's shortness treatable?
• Does being short mean my child will also be short as an adult?
• Help me understand my child's growth chart.
• What are the next steps, and when would a referral to a pediatric endocrinologist be appropriate?

My Own Questions:

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