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Why do I look so under-developed?

Dr Lalitha Sekhar
Sr.Consultant,
Apollo,
New Delhi

Q: I am 20 years old but still look like a 15-16 year old. I am just 5.1 tall and my growth does not seem to be like that of a 20 yr old. My hands and feet are really very small. Do I have a problem? I suffer from tonsillitis. I just want to look mature as even my younger brothers look like my elders?

A:You could be having a problem with your pituitary gland or it can be a delayed normal growth. Please consult an endocrinologist and he would advise you the tests.