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What Causes Delayed Puberty In Male Child?

my son is struggling he is 14 and 6 months and feels as he has not gone through puberty and is visibly smaller than his friends that he is left out. he feels different. he is withdrwan. he cries a lot. he does not want to go to school. he wants to change like the others . his self esteem is dangerously low. he is quiet and does not talk to friends at school. feels isoslated. how can i help, i am taking him to a pediatrition and for reiki. i am a loss, will this pass soon. he is smallesy in his year of 60 boys. i am so afraid he will not go back to school. he is oof tomorrow. will this have a future impact on him
Mon, 13 Apr 2020
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

There can be various issues of delayed puberty in a male child as:
- Genetic causes manifesting at a delayed period around puberty age
- Hormone deficiency of testosterone, growth hormone or others
- Testicular pathology
- Endocrinopathy of hypothalamus or pituitary
- Deficiency of vitamins and essential growth elements
- Anorexia nervosa
- Psychological stress related issues
- Others

However, it is mandatory to have him evaluated with an expert pediatrician for the further guidelines of care.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Delayed Puberty In Male Child?

Hello, There can be various issues of delayed puberty in a male child as: - Genetic causes manifesting at a delayed period around puberty age - Hormone deficiency of testosterone, growth hormone or others - Testicular pathology - Endocrinopathy of hypothalamus or pituitary - Deficiency of vitamins and essential growth elements - Anorexia nervosa - Psychological stress related issues - Others However, it is mandatory to have him evaluated with an expert pediatrician for the further guidelines of care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon