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Can Growth Hormone Be Used To Treat Short Stature In Children?
Question: My son is12 years old he very short for his age , can I give him growth hormone or what can I do,his external genitalia is small also when can I give him hormone hor his hight, every year he goes to MD and measure his tests , and he said this is normal for his age ,but you can check for the hight
Brief Answer:
See an endocrinologist!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
You are certainly concerned that your child might not have enough levels of growth hormone. I will suggest that you see an endocrinologist who will measure his hormones and tell whether they are appropriate or not. If there is any abnormality, this would be addressed.
Keep me updated once you see an Endocrinologist for this assessment and management.
See an endocrinologist!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
You are certainly concerned that your child might not have enough levels of growth hormone. I will suggest that you see an endocrinologist who will measure his hormones and tell whether they are appropriate or not. If there is any abnormality, this would be addressed.
Keep me updated once you see an Endocrinologist for this assessment and management.
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