When Should My Child See a Pediatric Endocrinologist?

Consider an endocrine evaluation if your child has:

• Poor height gain
• Short stature
• Rapid or unusually slow growth
• Significant unexplained weight gain
• Early puberty
• Delayed puberty
• Abnormal thyroid tests
• Symptoms of diabetes
• Excessive thirst or urination
• Unexplained weight loss
• Recurrent low blood sugar
• Abnormal calcium or vitamin D levels
• Unusual genital development
• Delayed or abnormal sexual development
• A suspected hormonal disorder

Early assessment does not always mean that your child has a hormone problem. Sometimes the most useful outcome is reassurance and continued monitoring of growth and development.