Patient's question:
My daughter is four months old and was found to have hard lumps in her breasts a few days ago. Is it precocious puberty? What tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis? She has been eating Abbott formula. In the past few days, I have given her carrot juice. Will there be any problems with eating out-of-season carrots?Doctor's answer:
Precocious puberty is an abnormal sexual development. It is characterized by the early onset of sexual maturity. Precocious puberty refers to the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of sexual development. This includes breast development, pubic and underarm hair, rapid growth in height and weight, and the development of external genitalia. The incidence of precocious puberty in girls is approximately 0.6%, and it is higher in boys than in girls.Guidance: You should first go to the hospital to check if the breast lump is a breast bud before making a definitive diagnosis.
Many out-of-season vegetables and fruits are ripened using chemical substances to maintain freshness. Additionally, high-calorie fried foods, such as chicken necks, fried chicken, French fries, and potato chips, contribute to precocious puberty in children. Overconsumption of these foods can lead to precocious puberty.
For fruits grown outdoors, it is best to follow the natural growth process.