Patient's question:
My niece is only 7 years old this year, and she loves playing with me very much. Accidentally, I noticed that she seems to have already started growing and developing. But then I thought, isn't puberty after the age of 10? I became worried that she might be experiencing precocious puberty. Could you please tell me what are the main symptoms of precocious puberty in girls?Doctor's answer:
A 7-year-old child who experiences a second sexual symptom again, with breast hardness and reduction, may have precocious puberty. It is essential to take the child to the hospital for a follow-up visit to the department of growth and development or endocrinology. A brain pituitary check, hormone and thyroid examination should be conducted to identify the cause and provide timely symptomatic treatment to prevent missing the best treatment window, which could affect the child's growth and development. A positive mood is very helpful for recovery from the illness.