Growth hormone deficiency in children occurs when the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone for normal growth.
Symptoms
Slow or flat rate of growth
Increased amount of fat around the waist
The child may look younger and will often be much shorter than other children of the same age and gender
Delayed tooth development
Treatments
Treatment involves growth hormone replacement shots (injections), which are an artificial preparation usually given once a day. Older children can often learn how to give themselves the injections. Treatment can often last for several years.
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