Growing Pains or Growth Problems?

A growth charts tell a story long before a child can. A sudden dip, a stubborn plateau, a pubertal spurt that arrives too early , or too late , can spark big questions. From short stature to rapid pub erty , it's time to unpack the patt erns, pi tfalls and possibilities behind pediatric growth. We want to help you sor t the reas suring from the concerning and recognize when an endocrinology referra l can truly change the trajectory. Animesh Sharma, MD , specializes in endocrinology at Children's Hospital Colorado, and is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Some highlights from this episode include: The most common growth concerns in primary care How to identify a growth concern when patients are younger What workups should be included when referring a patient to endocrinology Understanding the layers of growth and how to calm p arents' nerves For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org .

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Growing Pains or Growth Problems? is an episode from Charting Pediatrics by Jessie Cohen.

This episode is 29:47 long.

This episode was published on Jan 20, 2026.

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