A 9-year-old and 10-month-old girl suddenly gained weight, with undeveloped breasts but the appearance of pubic hair. Examination showed her ovaries had reached a developed level, bone age was advanced, height was decent, uric acid levels were elevated, and further checks were needed to determine the cause of obesity.
Precocious puberty is an abnormal sexual development that requires breast swelling checks and the exclusion of other possible causes, while being vigilant about the impact of consuming out-of-season vegetables on children’s health.
Understanding the diagnosis methods for precocious puberty and the impact of carrots on precocious puberty
This article discusses the issue of the association between the diagnosis criteria for precocious puberty and height.
Dietary recommendations and examination methods for a 7-year-old girl with precocious puberty
Understanding dietary considerations for girls with precocious puberty and how to prevent the condition
The treatment for precocious puberty in children does not necessarily require injections; the use of GnRHa therapy also has a good effect.
Precocious puberty is a condition where children exhibit secondary sexual characteristics at a young age, which may require detailed endocrine hormone tests for diagnosis and appropriate treatment measures.
What should parents do if their child shows signs of precocious puberty?
A child at the age of 13 to 18 shows signs of pubertal development, which should be considered normal physiological growth and not precocious puberty. Whether it is precocious puberty needs to be diagnosed after a thorough medical examination. If medication is required, it should also be confirmed based on the detailed examination results. True precocious puberty in girls refers to the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8, including breast development, underarm and pubic hair growth, menstruation, and reproductive organ development.
