Patient's question:
The child is receiving growth hormone therapy. How long will it take to surpass the expected value? What kind of help is needed: The child is receiving growth hormone therapy. How long will it take to surpass the expected value?Doctor's answer:
Due to the varying expectations of each parent and the interference of family economic levels, the treatment course may also differ. However, as age increases, treatment costs may rise due to changes in body weight. Currently, internationally, alternative treatments for growth hormone deficiency in adults have already begun. Therefore, the goal of pediatric alternative treatment is to stabilize final height. Strictly speaking, growth hormone replacement should be a lifelong treatment for individuals with growth hormone deficiency, with dosage varying depending on age.