Patient's question:
Hello: My child (male) is 6 and a half years old this year, and he is 105 cm tall. Last November, we had a thorough check-up at the hospital (he was 99.5 cm tall), and the result was a deficiency in growth hormone. His bone age is about two and a half weeks. The doctor recommended injecting growth hormone, but we did not adopt this method. Now, we have observed that the child has grown about 5 cm taller. If you do not inject growth hormone, are there other methods that can better treat this condition?Doctor's answer:
First of all, I wish your baby a speedy recovery. Your child is lacking growth hormone. Currently, those who lack growth hormone are primarily treated by injecting growth hormone. Since the body cannot produce growth hormone on its own, it is necessary to obtain it through artificial means. I suggest you follow your doctor's advice and cooperate with the treatment.The above is my suggestion regarding the treatment of growth hormone deficiency. I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!
Your child is threatened by growth hormone deficiency, so it is essential for the mother to take the child to the doctor for timely treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. Symptomatic treatment should be administered promptly. For parents, it is important to provide the child with enough care and attention, and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.