Patient's question:
The child is now 11 years old, 130 cm tall, and slightly underweight. They went to the children's hospital for bone age testing. The doctor said they would only grow to 150 cm and recommended taking growth hormone. What kind of help is needed: How is the best treatment for the child's short stature??Doctor's answer:
The effect of growth hormone treatment is very significant. Growth hormone is the most important factor in promoting human growth, especially for children before the onset of puberty. Growth hormone can affect cartilage and long bone growth, making bones wider, while its effect on bone formation is relatively minor. Growth hormone is an ideal drug for treating growth hormone deficiency dwarfism caused by various reasons. Generally, the first year of treatment can increase height by 2 to 3 centimeters, and in some individuals, it can increase by more than 15 centimeters.