Patient's question:
Baby is only 1.20 meters tall from childhood to adulthood. Past treatment history and effectiveness: Not recognized stability, what kind of assistance is cared about: Hello, how is dwarfism formed. Can modern medicine treat dwarfism now. Besides hello, is there a dwarfism association in China?...Doctor's answer:
Dwarfism refers to a condition where a child's height is 30% lower than that of a normal child, and it can be caused by many factors.1. Synthetic growth hormone: 0.1U per kilogram of body weight, administered via intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, three times a week. If growth is still insufficient, the dosage can be gradually increased or adjusted to once daily, but not exceeding 0.25U per kilogram of body weight.
2. Nandrolone phenylpropionate: Generally used in low doses intermittently after the age of 12, once a week, with a dose of 10–12.5mg administered intramuscularly. It is recommended to continue for one year.
3. Human chorionic gonadotropin: Only suitable for individuals who have reached puberty and have not experienced further height growth after the aforementioned treatments. Administered intramuscularly at a dose of 500–1000U, two to three times a week. A course of 2–3 months is recommended, with intermittent breaks of 2–3 months, and it can be repeated for 1–2 years.
4. Thyroid hormone tablets: Generally, a low dose is preferred, with 15–30mg taken daily.
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