Patient's question:
The child is 8 years old. Today, while taking her for a bath, I noticed that her chest has developed quite a bit. I always thought that at her age, she shouldn't be developing so quickly. What are the common signs of precocious puberty in children?Doctor's answer:
Premature adrenarche mainly occurs during the development of secondary sexual characteristics in children. The characteristics of precocious puberty are menarche and breast development. If a girl develops secondary sexual characteristics before the age of eight, it may indicate precocious puberty. In boys, the development of the scrotum and testicles is followed by the growth of pubic hair. Regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl, bones grow and mature more quickly. It is necessary to detect it in time and seek medical examination promptly. These are all related to current diet and environment.