Patient's question:
[All symptoms: Hard lumps in breasts, height taller than peers (now 1.44 meters), always complaining of buttock pain, wears size 35 children's shoes, secretions in the genital area. Onset time and cause: 7 years old, has taken vitamin C for a year, Growth Happy multivitamins (soft tablets) for two months, has been drinking Mengniu and Wanda milk products all year. Treatment status: No treatment has been administered. Desired assistance: I would like to consult whether my child is experiencing precocious puberty. If so, what kind of tests should be conducted, and how should it be treated.]Doctor's answer:
[Medical Analysis: Hello, it is a pleasure to serve you. The causes of precocious puberty are very complex and can be divided into two major categories: central and peripheral. Central precocious puberty involves ovulation, menstrual cycles, and fertility, also known as complete precocious puberty; peripheral precocious puberty does not involve ovulation and only exhibits premature secondary sexual development, also known as incomplete precocious puberty. Whether it is precocious puberty must be determined through a series of examinations and tests.Advice: It is recommended to visit a hospital for a thorough physical examination and serum hormone tests. In addition to examination and treatment, parents should pay special attention to their child's psychological changes. After a definitive diagnosis is made, it is important to explain some necessary knowledge to the child to help her adapt to the changes in her physical maturity and prevent malicious individuals from taking advantage of her innocence and naivety.]