Question
What are the causes and treatments of dwarfism?
Answer
The causes of dwarfism can be divided into two types: growth hormone deficiency and non-growth hormone deficiency. Growth hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, plays a crucial role in promoting growth and long bone development. Deficiency in growth hormone can lead to a slowing or stopping of growth, resulting in dwarfism. Common causes of non-growth hormone deficiency dwarfism include insufficient secretion of thyroid hormones and sex hormones, congenital abnormalities, intrauterine growth retardation, and long-term malnutrition. Treatment methods include promoting sleep and nutrition, engaging in active exercise, growth hormone injection therapy, and supplementing thyroid hormones and sex hormones.