Patient's question:
My daughter is eight years old this year. Compared to other children in her class, she is the shortest. I am very worried that she won't grow tall. However, she doesn't seem to grow taller even though she drinks milk and takes calcium supplements. When I took her to a big hospital, the doctor said her bone age is advanced and she has precocious puberty. Doctor, how should I handle precocious puberty and advanced bone age?Doctor's answer:
Check carefully if there is precocious puberty and if the height is relatively short. Then, it is necessary to check for growth hormone deficiency. If a thorough check reveals a lack of growth hormone, it may be necessary to receive a few injections of growth hormone. At the same time, you can complement it with Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan. In terms of diet, avoid eating too many snacks. Clinical diagnostic cases suggest that snacks often contain excessive amounts of puffing agents, which may lead to precocious puberty. Additionally, avoid foods with high levels of estrogen.