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Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children (cont.)

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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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