Growth Hormone Deficiency

Overview

GHD is inadequate GH secretion from pituitary, causing short stature in children, metabolic issues in adults.

Symptoms

• •Short stature (children)
• •Increased fat
• •Reduced muscle
• •Fatigue (adults)

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓IGF-1 ↓
• ✓GH stimulation test
• ✓MRI pituitary

Treatments

• →Recombinant GH (somatropin)
• →Daily SC injection
• →Monitor IGF-1

Risk Factors