The following features are indicative of Growth Hormone Deficiency:
poor bone density
slow growth
short height
small penis
high cholesterol levels
low blood sugar
decreased muscle mass
cardiac dysfunction
reduced energy
baldness in men
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Common Causes of Growth Hormone Deficiency
The following are the most common causes of Growth Hormone Deficiency:
intracranial tumors in or near the sella turcica
radiation therapy
lack of pituitary hormones
chronic renal insufficiency
Prader-Willi syndrome
Turner syndrome
Other Causes of Growth Hormone Deficiency
The following are the less common causes of Growth Hormone Deficiency:
genetic mutation in the growth hormone 1 (GH1)
hypophysitis
Risk Factors for Growth Hormone Deficiency
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Growth Hormone Deficiency:
genetic mutation
radiation therapy
congenital malformations
intracranial tumors
autoimmune inflammation
Prevention of Growth Hormone Deficiency
No, it is not possible to prevent Growth Hormone Deficiency.
genetic mutation
congenital diseases
autoimmune inflammation
Occurrence of Growth Hormone Deficiency
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Growth Hormone Deficiency cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Growth Hormone Deficiency can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Growth Hormone Deficiency can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Growth Hormone Deficiency:
Blood tests: To measure the growth hormone levels
Physical exam: To detect the signs and symptoms of slowed growth
Hand X-ray: To determine the bone age
Stimulation test: To diagnose the accurate growth hormone deficiency
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head: To view the hypothalamus and pituitary glands
Doctor for Diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Growth Hormone Deficiency:
Endocrinologist
Complications of Growth Hormone Deficiency if untreated
Yes, Growth Hormone Deficiency causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Growth Hormone Deficiency is left untreated:
high cholesterol levels
poor bone density
low blood sugar
delayed puberty
short stature
Procedures for Treatment of Growth Hormone Deficiency
The following procedures are used to treat Growth Hormone Deficiency:
Growth hormone therapy: Treats the growth hormone deficiency by replacing growth hormone with daily injections under the skin or into muscle
Time for Treatment of Growth Hormone Deficiency
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Growth Hormone Deficiency to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced
