Endocrinologist: People do not get tall for a number of reasons. It may be familial or what is called constitutional. It may be that you are not really short in comparison to your parents. The kind of doctor that you need to see if you are really short for your age is noted above. Have your parents take you to your family doctor and ask what percentile you fall in. If you fall below the 10th % you should see doc
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Height: Most your height is determined by your genetics and nutritional status. If your parents are not tall it is unlikely you will be tall either. If you are concerned that you have a hormone deficiency you need to follow up with your PCP so they can check some simple lab work. Hope this helps.
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