My son age 15, Acts very inmuture ,has gained alot of weight, eats alot, does not have any signs of going into puberty, no hair, voice change,or any of the normal signs should we have him checked or is this just delayed puberty? Very short for his age 4ft 11 138# he is very active . I guess the rapid weight gain has me most concerned, pluss he still acts like a 10 yr old. He is in 9th grade and has withdrawn from alot of the kids he has grown up with because the are so much ahead of him and he feels he is being left behind. Any suggestions? should we check any medical problems?
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Pubertal changes occur in boys and girls around the age of 13 and sometimes 12. The reason the change is the presence of hormones such as progesterone and testosterone. In some cases the weakness of the hormone delays the puberty. Sometimes it is also possible some hormones inhibits the activities of the above hormones. Rapid weight gain could be suggestive to inhibition and thyroid problems. Hyperactivity also points towards this direction. Please consult a competent physician to ascertain the cause and to have proper diagnosis. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.