Yes, as far as I can see pundits suggest his size is down to overfeeding .. while the doctors treaing him say he dwarfs children of his age in height as well as weight, and that there is likely to be a hormonal reason, as you say. The problem might be exaccerbated by an indulgent mother/family, but he's significantly taller than his peer age group. Certainly not a child to joke about imo as so many internet sites featuring ths story seem to have done. His heart is unlikely to hold out long if the problem isn't diagnosed and dealt with.
Caryl
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