Hgh Therapy for children
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Hgh plays a crucial role in stimulating the growth and development of children. When there are decreased levels of these growth hormones in children, we come across Paediatric growth hormone deficiency or PGHD which hampers or shuns the growth of the child. A major sign of PGHD is a marked slowing of growth, usually to less than 2 inches (5 cm) a year. In many cases the growth hormone deficient child will grow normally until the age of 2 or 3 and then begin to show signs of delayed growth. The deficiency is then diagnosed and verified through special blood tests that detect the presence and secretion of growth hormones in the blood.
PGHD is then treated by growth hormone therapy, which involves replacing Gh in the child’s body. Gh being a large protein molecule, it has to be injected into subcutaneous tissue or muscle to get it into the blood. The treatment involves a daily or weekly dose of injection for at least for as long as the child is growing or till the ends of the bones are fused. Once fusing has taken place, no additional growth is possible. Most pediatric endocrinologists monitor growth and adjust doses every 3-4 months.
The treatment shows immediate benefits and the child begins to grow faster within months. Apart from physical growth Hgh therapy has other benefits too, such as increased strength, progress in motor development, and reduction of body fat.
As compared to the side effects of Adult Hgh therapy, Gh deficient children receiving replacement doses are at the lowest risk for problems and receive the greatest benefit. The complications generally occur with the children above 10 years of age or with adults. The major hinderance or drawback of the treatment is the one associated with money and cost. Treatment costs vary by country and by size of child, but $US 10,000 to 30,000 a year is common.
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