Several factors are involved in determining the height of an individual. A person, for example, can be short because of hereditary factors: children of short parents tend to be short themselves. Poor nutrition or chronic disease can stunt a child’s growth. There are several types but the most common among Pakistanis is:  proportionate dwarfism which often results from a hormonal deficiency due to underperformance of the pituitary gland which makes growth hormone.

Constitutional homeopathic treatment along with specific homoeopathic remedies can help gain normal or at least near-normal height. Patent medicines being advertised and marketed under the garb of homeopathy should be avoided.

Question by a mother: Hi, I just want to know about height growth treatment in boys in homeopathy. How long the course is? What effectiveness?   Mrs. AI

Thank you for your interest in homeopathy and my method of treatment. Stunted growth due to some illness in boys can be overcome through homeopathy. One has seen many height-conscious boys, desirous of gaining 4-5 more inches. That is wishful thinking. The best course for the parents of such boys is to give them assurance. The issue in most cases is psychological, not physical.

In most cases of slow or stunted growth, homeopathy can help up to a certain age or until the bones have not attained the final shape and that is usually 1-2 years after puberty.

It is not possible to pinpoint the duration of treatment as it varies from individual to individual based on a number of factors. Tentatively, it can be somewhere between 3 to 6 months.