ISSN 1674-3865  CN 21-1569/R
主管:国家卫生和计划生育委员会
主办:中国医师协会
   辽宁省基础医学研究所
   辽宁中医药大学附属医院

Chinese Pediatrics of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine ›› 2025, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (6): 498-502.doi: 10.20274/j.cnki.issn.1674-3865.2025.06.007

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Progress in traditional Chinese and western medicine treatments for idiopathic short stature

Ruoyun REN1, Wenqing YANG2()   

  1. 1.Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Fuzhou 350001, China
    2.The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Fuzhou 350001, China
  • Received:2025-06-08 Revised:2025-07-14 Published:2025-12-25 Online:2025-12-31
  • Contact: Wenqing YANG E-mail:1484870020@qq.com

Abstract:

Idiopathic short stature is a collective term for a group of highly heterogeneous conditions with unknown causes, primarily responsible for the short stature in children. If not promptly addressed, it can easily lead to psychological disorders and social adaptation difficulties in patients, significantly impacting their lifelong development quality. Currently, in western medicine, the core treatment approach is recombinant human growth hormone replacement therapy, supplemented by drugs that regulate the developmental process, such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs and aromatase inhibitors. In traditional Chinese medicine, a syndrome-differentiated treatment system is employed, and internal administration of herbal medicines combined with external therapies of acupuncture, massage, and topical application of patches is used to promote bone growth, regulate endocrine metabolism, and improve physical condition, which demonstrates unique therapeutic effects and mechanism advantages.

Key words: Idiopathic short stature, Traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine treatment, Child

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