Growth Hormone Deficiency Symptoms and Treatment

An underactive pituitary gland is the cause of growth hormone (GH) deficiency. To promote bone and other tissue growth, GH is required. At any age, a person can develop this condition. A child's intelligence is unaffected by GH deficiency.

Considerations like your child's age and general well-being are taken into account by the healthcare provider when formulating treatment recommendations for him or her. A pediatric endocrinologist may be necessary for your child. Children with hormone-related issues are best treated by this doctor. Your child's growth will be accurately measured by this specialist, who will also have the most up-to-date equipment.

Every day, a synthetic growth hormone is injected into the patient's body. The effects of treatment can be seen in as little as three to four months. The treatment lasts for a long time, usually until the end of a child's growth spurt in late puberty. If treatment is started as soon as possible, the chances of a child developing normal or near-normal height as an adult are increased.

Growth hormone therapy does not work for all children. GH therapy does not cause a person to grow taller than their parents.

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