Children, growth hormones and their deficiency

Children and growth hormone. This diagnosis is a rather rare disease. Usually, it leads to disruption in the development of physical growth. The main diagnosis of this disease is a clear decrease in the linear and volumetric growth of the child’s body.                                                                             

What is growth hormone deficiency?

Somatotropin hormone (STH). Definitely a culprit in the lack of growth in children. In addition to the fact that this hormone serves not only as a source of growth. But, in addition, it also performs additional functions useful for the body.                                                                                                                                                              It also affects the skeletal system, body fat, muscles, blood sugar levels and cognitive function. According to its formation, growth hormone deficiency can be either a congenital or acquired disease.

Somatotropin hormone; 

.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The main source of Somatotropin is the pituitary gland, which is located in the human brain. The time of its production is sleep. Released in the form of impulses. When the hormone enters the blood, various reactions can occur in the body.                                                                                                                                                                                                        In particular, the liver releases the hormone Somatomedin, as well as “insulin-like growth factor 1” (IGF-1). Which is the real growth factor. Essentially, when it is released, protein production increases, cell proliferation increases, and cell maturation occurs.

Which promotes the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Another plus is that it dissolves fat in fat cells. Weakens the property of insulin, which lowers blood sugar. In this regard, blood sugar levels increase, which leads to a decrease in the release of somatotropin.

Signs of hormone deficiency in children; 

                                                                               Decrease in linear growth, congenital growth deficiency begins to manifest itself already between the ages of six and 12 months. However, growth may be normal in children under two years of age. This diagnosis of growth disorder, in aggregate, affects other parts of the body.                                                                                                                                                                                                          Reduced tooth growth is also the result of a lack of growth hormone. In children, particularly infants, tests show very low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). With this diagnosis, children may almost completely refuse to eat and drink. And general condition.

How is examination and diagnosis carried out?                                                                                         

At the next examination of the child by the pediatrician, it will be possible to establish a growth deficiency. He takes measurements of weight and height. After taking these measurements, it will be determined whether everything is normal or whether there are deviations.                                                                                                                                                                                                          The process of research and diagnosis will reveal the cause of slow growth. And growth hormone deficiency indicates only one of the reasons. The specific cause of the problem will be determined by an endocrinologist.