Question
My child is 9 years old and the test showed low levels of growth hormone. What should I do? Do I have to inject growth hormone? Will it be effective?
Answer
For a 9-year-old child with low growth hormone levels, certain exercise programs can be employed to aid in their growth, such as the horizontal bar, riding a bicycle, rollerblading, hanging rings, and playing basketball. These activities can stretch muscles and tendons, promoting the growth of bone and cartilage, thereby helping the child grow taller. Additionally, bone age measurement can be used to observe the child’s normal growth development, and growth hormone stimulation tests can determine if the child truly lacks growth hormone. If the peak growth hormone level exceeds 5, it may indicate a deficiency in growth hormone, and injections may be needed to promote height growth.