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Is It Advisable To Use Growth HormoneGH Injections For Suspected Dwarfism ?
Hi is it advisable to use controlled injections of Growth HormoneGH in case of suspected dwarfism Hi, is it advisable to use controlled injections of Growth Hormone(GH) in case of suspected dwarfism?
Hi,Nzox,
Thanks for query,
Dwarfism is caused by deficiency of stimulating growth hormones by two things.
1,Pituitary problem,
2,thyroxine deficiency.
If dwarfism is due to pituitary gland than injection of growth hormone can be given.
In thyroxine deficiency,it should not be given.
ok and bye.
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Is It Advisable To Use Growth HormoneGH Injections For Suspected Dwarfism ?
Hi,Nzox, Thanks for query, Dwarfism is caused by deficiency of stimulating growth hormones by two things. 1,Pituitary problem, 2,thyroxine deficiency. If dwarfism is due to pituitary gland than injection of growth hormone can be given. In thyroxine deficiency,it should not be given. ok and bye.