Question
After a child receives medication by injection, the injection site becomes hot and painful. Is this a side effect of growth hormone?
Answer
Growth hormone is typically highly purified and does not cause allergic reactions. If the injection site appears red, swollen, painful, hot, or itchy, it may be due to an allergy to alcohol or iodophor, which are commonly used disinfectants. The solution is to switch to a disinfectant that does not cause allergies. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery and a healthy body and a beautiful life.