Patient's question:
The girl is 8 years and 3 months old, 121 cm tall, and weighs 24 kg. She discovered breast tenderness more than a week ago, and the pediatric hospital doctor conducted a thorough examination and identified it as precocious puberty. About the previous treatment and its effectiveness: No treatment has been administered yet. The doctor suggested considering treatment. How should the treatment be carried out for better results?Doctor's answer:
Precocious puberty is a common endocrine disorder in children.1. Precocious puberty refers to the re-emergence of secondary sexual characteristics in girls before the age of 8 or in boys before the age of 9, or the occurrence of menarche in girls before the age of 10.
2. Based on your child's condition, the girl is 8 years and 3 months old, with a height of 121 cm and a weight of 24 kg. She has experienced breast tenderness for over a week and shows signs of precocious development.
3. It is recommended to visit a hospital to determine the nature of the precocious development and the underlying causes. It is important to clarify whether it is true, false, or incomplete precocious puberty, as the treatment differs accordingly.