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Can Crohns Delay puberty and growth ??

Hey Everyone,

Well i wanted to know if Crohns can delay puberty and growth ??

I'm a male in my 20's and i think i hit puberty last year and i was wondering if everything is going to ok in terms of my growth in the in the up coming year. Right now, i'm about 5'9 and 130lbs.
 
I discovered crohns about 3 years ago now and i'm sure i had threw my teen years but i didnt hit puberty in my teen years.
 
My symptoms started at age 14, and I don't think my development was affected at all. I think it's mostly young children who can have stunted growth because Crohn's can affect their absorption of nutrients, so they won't grow as much. If you're 5'9" and 130, I think you're right on track!
 
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