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Growth hormone deficiency

Description

Growth Hormone Deficiency, commonly known as Dwarfism or Pituitary Dwarfism, is a condition characterized by release of insufficient amounts of growth hormone in the body.

Causes

Following are the causes:

  • A serious or severe head injury
  • Active or history of head tumor
  • A serious infection
  • Hormonal abnormalities or disorders
  • Poor blood supply to the pituitary gland
  • Radiation, such as X-rays, to the brain
Risk factors

The following are the risk factors:

  • Damaged pituitary gland
  • Damaged hypothalamus
  • Severe disease or serious accident affecting the brain
  • Brain tumor
  • Decreased blood supply to the brain
  • Brain surgery
  • Frequent exposure to radiation

 

Symptoms

The following are the symptoms:

  • Greater body fat, especially around the waist
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Decreased libido or sexual interest
  • Depression
  • The feeling of being isolated
  • Less muscle mass
  • Greater heat or cold sensitivity
  • Decreased stamina
  • Low bone density
  • Cholesterol level changes
Diagnosis

The diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency is made when a doctor examines the patient physically, checks relevant symptoms, and performs certain lab screening tests.

One lab test checks growth hormone levels in the body; it includes drawing blood after 10-12 hours of fasting, and stimulating the pituitary gland. Your doctor may prescribe more tests for the diagnosis.

Management

Following is the management:

  • Regular synthetic growth hormone injections
  • Diet changes
  • Lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise
  • Medicines

Please consult your doctor for further information.

When to consult a doctor?

you experience any of the following, please see a doctor:

  • Short stature without any apparent cause
  • Abnormal body fat distribution
  • Delayed or considerably reduced growth (bone, height, etc.)

 

Available Medicine for Growth hormone deficiency

Eutropin 1.33mg

Rs.1500

Aster

HHT 1.33mg

Rs.0

Segionior

Humatrope 15IU

Rs.6250

Eli Lilly

Norditropin nordilet 5mg/1.5ml

Rs.8504

Novo Nordisk