Growth Disorder
A growth disorder is a condition that prevents a person from reaching normal height, weight, sexual maturity, or other features. Growth disorders can be caused by genetic variations that disrupt the pathways responsible for growth. They can also be caused by other conditions, such as
- Malnutrition
- Digestive tract diseases
- Kidney disease
- Heart disease
- Lung disease
- Diabetes
- Chronic severe stress
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the blood to help different parts of the body communicate with each other. They play a key role in many bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, sexual function, and reproduction. .
Hormonal imbalances can be caused by genetic or environmental factors. For example, a person may be born with a genetic feature that affects hormone production, or they may develop a disease that changes hormone activity. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which are present in the air, soil, water supply, and manufactured products, can also affect hormone function.