Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and hasn't been eating much. Which characteristics indicate precocious puberty in girls?Doctor's answer:
Mainly manifested as breast development, which may be accompanied by tenderness, and the child may tell their mother that their chest hurts. Additionally, there is development of external genitalia, increased vaginal discharge, growth of pubic hair, the onset of menstruation, and the appearance of underarm hair. It is generally believed that girls should not develop breasts before the age of 8 and should not have their first menstrual period before the age of 10; boys should not develop secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 9, accompanied by accelerated physical growth, which is referred to as precocious puberty. Currently, there are many treatment methods, and different approaches may be taken depending on the severity of the child's condition and its classification.