Patient's question:
Since the end of August, she has been injecting growth hormone. After one month of follow-up, she has grown 1.7 cm taller. But now it has been found that her hands and feet have grown significantly larger than before (she is now wearing size 35 shoes). Could this be a side effect?Additionally, she has recently frequently reported stomach pain. Could this be a reaction to the medication?
Doctor's answer:
I want to know if there will be any side effects before taking this medication. I will definitely explain it to you in detail before you decide to use it. If you think that the stomach pain in children is all a reaction to medication, I suggest you stop treatment altogether.There are many reasons that can cause growing pains. If the child is confirmed to have growing pains, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.