Question
A young girl has a hard lump in her right chest, suspected of being precocious puberty, but without pain or other discomfort. The parents seek medical advice and hope to understand how to handle this situation.
Answer
For such suspected cases of precocious puberty, the first step is to evaluate the girl’s age and dietary habits, particularly the intake of meat and chicken. It is recommended to reduce meat consumption and increase the intake of soy milk, soy products, and vegetables to promote a healthy diet. In addition, tests for sex hormone levels and ultrasound examinations should be conducted to determine if it is a false precocious puberty. If diagnosed, traditional Chinese medicine treatment can be considered. At the same time, it is suggested to check growth hormone and sex hormone levels to prevent the impact of precocious puberty on the girl’s height development. Specific diagnosis and treatment should be conducted in hospital endocrine surgery or general surgery departments.