Did You Know!
Being Extremely Tall Can Also Be a Sign of a Medical Condition
While short stature often gets the most attention, unusually rapid or excessive growth can signal an underlying disorder. Conditions such as pituitary gigantism, Marfan syndrome, and Sotos syndrome can cause exceptional height and may also affect the heart, bones, vision, or nervous system. Doctors often evaluate unusually tall children to rule out these less common conditions.
