Causes for tall stature and obesity

Tall stature and obesity

What is tall stature ?

Tall stature is accurately estimated by growth curves , in growth curve tall stature is above 95^th percentile .

What are the causes of tall stature ?

There are 2 types of tall stature to be considered proportionate and disproportionate .

Proportionate tall stature is mainly
genetic , familial. It may be endocrinal like excess growth hormone , precocious puberty or simple obesity .

Disproportionate tall stature is mainly in the Marfan syndrome where the arm spam exceeds the height ( normal the ratio between the arm spam and the height is 1:1 )

What is obesity in children ?

Obesity is estimated by body mass index on growth curves it is higher than the 95^th percentile .

What are the causes of obesity in children ?

1-         Genetic and environmental factor

2-         Cushing syndrome

3-         Tuner syndrome   

4-         Klinfelter's syndrome

5-         Hypothyriodism ( decrease in the thyroid hormone )

Is there are any complications for obesity in children ?

Surely it is a serious condition as it may lead to hypertension , hypoventilation ( sleep apnea is common in obese patients ) and heart failure .