Growth Hormone Deficiency (cont.)
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- Growth Hormone Deficiency Overview
- Growth Hormone Deficiency Causes
- Growth Hormone Deficiency Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Growth Hormone Deficiency Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medications
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
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Outlook
The prognosis is determined by the patient’s response to growth hormone replacement therapy and the underlying cause of the deficiency.
- Muscle mass may increase.
- The patient may lose weight.
- Exercise tolerance and performance may be increased.
- Energy may increase.
- Mood may improve.
Complications of growth hormone deficiency may include the following:
- Premature cardiovascular disease
- Osteoporosis (a condition involving decreased bone mass and density)
- Mental and emotional problems
- Insulin resistance
- Obesity and its complications
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