Question

What should be done if a lump forms under the skin during the injection of growth hormone treatment for a child?

Answer

  1. If the injection angle is too small, causing the growth hormone to be injected into the subcutaneous tissue and form a lump, there is no need to worry. The skin will absorb the medication on its own, and it will not affect the treatment outcome or harm the child.
  2. The correct injection angle should be 45 degrees to ensure the medication is injected into the subcutaneous tissue.
  3. If the injection speed is too fast, it may also cause swelling, so the speed should be slowed down during each injection.