Notes in Growth Hormone Deficiency

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Published	10/08/2024	Growth hormone is produced by the {{c1::anterior pituitary gland}}
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Acquired growth hormone deficiency}} can be secondary to infection, trauma or interventions such as surgery.
Published	10/08/2024	Treatment of growth hormone deficiency • Daily subcutaneous injections of growth hormone ({{c1::somatropin}}) • Treatment of other associate…
Published	10/08/2024	Growth Hormone Is responsible for stimulating {{c1::cell reproduction}} and the {{c1::growth}} of organs, muscles, bones and height. It also…
Published	10/08/2024	Congenital growth hormone deficiency results from a disruption to the growth hormone axis at the {{c1::hypothalamus}} or {{c1::pituitar…
Published	10/08/2024	Growth hormone deficiency Presents in neonates: • {{c1::Micropenis}} (in males)• {{c1::Hypoglycaemia}}• Severe {{c1::jaundice}}In older infa…
Published	10/08/2024	Investigations for Growth Hormone Deficiency{{c1::Growth Hormone Stimulation}} TestRecord baseline serum GH level.Administer stimulating age…
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