Growth Hormone Level Testing and Treatment Recommendations

Understanding the Causes and Treatment Methods of GDH

Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations for Abnormal Pituitary Gland Development in a 3-Year-Old Baby

A 5-and-a-half-year-old girl is experiencing growth delay, and after examination, it is suspected that she may have congenital pituitary growth hormone deficiency. Additionally, due to the inherited short stature of her mother, who is from the generation before, she has only grown three centimeters after four months of growth hormone treatment. Currently, she stands at one meter tall and weighs over 26 kilograms. The doctor recommends further genetic testing to determine if she is insensitive to growth hormone. At the same time, concerns are raised about whether the treatment will cause bones to enlarge and whether the treatment should continue.

Definition and Diagnosis of Precocious Puberty

Elevated serum phosphorus levels may lead to symptoms such as unsteady walking and an inability to speak, which could be due to kidney failure, hypothyroidism, excessive intake of phosphates, or other causes.

The pituitary gland, one of the most complex endocrine glands in the body, may become swollen due to individual differences or diseases. Symptoms include depression, decreased appetite, and weight loss. It is recommended to seek professional medical advice and undergo a detailed examination to understand the cause.

A worried parent asks about their 11-year-old child who experienced a sensation of electricity throughout the body and head after being scolded during studying. The child also showed abnormalities in an ECG, but the myocardial enzymes and troponin levels were normal. The doctor did not find any epilepsy waves, and the EEG showed slow waves, which were considered normal. What could be the cause?