Patient's question:
Does growth hormone have side effects on a child's body? Is it a hormone? What kind of help do you need: Does growth hormone have side effects on a child's body? Is it a hormone?Doctor's answer:
From your description, growth hormone is a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Its physiological effects on the human body mainly include promoting the growth of protein synthesis, as well as the formation of articular cartilage and epiphyseal cartilage. Therefore, if a person lacks growth hormone during childhood, it can lead to dwarfism. If there is an excess of growth hormone, it can result in gigantism. In adults, excessive secretion of growth hormone can lead to acromegaly. Growth hormone can easily interfere with the secretion of endogenous growth hormone or cause hormonal secretion disorders. Therefore, the use of growth hormone requires monitoring data to measure the hormone levels in the body.