Question
A 6-year-and-a-half-old child developed precocious puberty after taking health supplements, with a height of 124 cm, weight of 48 pounds, signs of breast development on the right side, a bone age 1.5 years older than the actual age, and a right ovary follicle diameter of 0.5 cm, and a left ovary follicle diameter of 0.2 cm. After stopping the health supplements and undergoing more than a month of physical exercise, breast development paused temporarily. However, after stopping exercise due to cold weather, the child noticed that the breasts had grown slightly larger during last week’s bath. After a blood test, the doctor prescribed Zhibai Dihuang Wan. I’m not sure if this medicine will be effective. The child rarely drinks beverages and eats snacks as well, and I’m not sure how to proceed next?
Answer
It is generally not recommended for children and adolescents to take health supplements; a balanced diet is sufficient, with a mix of meat and vegetables, and it’s important not to lack meat. For now, you can try this medication. Although the child rarely drinks beverages or eats snacks, they are on the heavier side, and overweight children are also prone to developing precocious puberty again. While outdoor activities cannot be pursued, indoor exercise can still be done, and it’s important to reduce the intake of oily foods in the diet.