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Growth Hormone Deficiency FAQs (cont.)

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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

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