Question
A nine-year-old girl is showing signs of development, with a bone age of eleven years. She is currently 140 cm tall, and the doctor has recommended injection treatment, indicating that her growth potential is only 15 cm. Both parents have normal heights. Is it necessary to undergo such treatment? Are there any side effects associated with the injection treatment?
Answer
For the above situation, it is first necessary to conduct a more thorough examination to fully understand the child’s condition. The mentioned situation falls within the normal range and may be influenced by external environmental factors, which is a common phenomenon in physical development and will not affect the child’s normal height development. Therefore, hormone therapy is not recommended. It is advisable to test the level of growth hormone in the body and conduct a bone density test, and then take appropriate measures based on the results of the examination. It is not recommended to use medication without diagnosis.