How is precocious puberty treated?

Patient's question:

Child, 8 years old, height 140 cm, weight 27 kg, showing prominent breast development, no other signs of early puberty such as excessive pubic hair or menstruation, has never taken any supplements, and does not regularly consume hormone-containing foods like KFC or duck neck.

Doctor's answer:

Hello friend, according to the situation you described, an 8-year-old girl with a height of 140 cm and a weight of 27 kg should have relatively good nutrition compared to children of the same age. The first organ of the girl's secondary sexual characteristics to develop is the breast. If there are hard lumps in the breast and it has grown noticeably, it may indicate the start of development. You should take the child to the hospital to check hormone levels to determine if there is precocious puberty.

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