Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children (cont.)Medical Author:
Stephen Kemp, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Arthur B Chausmer, MD, PhD, FACP, FACE, FACN, CNS
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
George T Griffing, MD
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OutlookMost children who are treated with hormone replacement therapy reach a normal adult height. With therapy, the child’s growth usually increases most during the first year, with an average increase of 8-10 cm (3-4 inches) per year. The growth rate slows down over the next several years. Early diagnosis is important. Therapy should begin as early as possible and should continue through adolescence for the best chance of the child reaching a normal adult height. |
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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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