Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children (cont.)
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- Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children Overview
- Growth Hormone Deficiency Causes in Children
- Growth Hormone Deficiency Symptoms in Children
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Growth Hormone Deficiency Treatment in Children
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Outlook
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Follow-up
Most children with growth hormone deficiency will see a pediatric endocrinologist (a doctor who specializes in studying hormones). Follow-up care is needed to monitor the child’s growth and to adjust the dose of growth hormone therapy.
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Many European paintings, particularly those of the Spanish Court, portray people with extremely short stature who may have had growth hormone deficiency (GHD).
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