What are the symptoms of growth hormone deficiency?

The most common sign of growth hormone deficiency in children is the slowing of growth to less than two inches per year. A child with growth hormone deficiency may also have the following symptoms:

• Short height for child's age



• Increased fat around the waist and in the face



• Feeling upset about his or her height



• The child may look younger than other children his or her age



• Delayed onset of puberty



• Delayed tooth development

Adults with growth hormone deficiency may have the following symptoms:

• Low energy



• Decreased strength and exercise tolerance



• Decreased muscle mass



• Weight gain



• Anxiety or depression



• Thin and dry skin