Patient's question:
My child's bone age is 1 year and 8 months older than expected, and the predicted height is 153 cm with a deviation of 0.5 cm. The doctor has prescribed Desferal. How long does this medication need to be effective? Will the injections definitely make him taller? After all, the drug is quite expensive, costing 1,500 per shot. Are there significant side effects from taking these injections? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it proves that the baby is lacking growth hormone, which leads to poor height growth. Your condition is eligible for hospital medical prepayment, within the scope of national medical prepayment. You can consult at the hospital. The above is advice on the question "My child's bone age is 1 year and 8 months older," hoping it helps you, and wishing the patient a speedy recovery!