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Growth and Hormone

As one of the most specialized hormonal care practices in India, the department of Growth & Hormone at Manipal Hospitals offers a suite of complete diagnostic services and treatment for growth and hormonal disorders.

Growth and Hormone

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As one of the most specialized hormonal care practices in India, the department of Growth & Hormone at Manipal Hospitals offers a suite of complete diagnostic services and treatment for growth and hormonal disorders.

Treatment & Procedures

Growth hormone…

The treatment is the injection of a synthetic hormone, which is the exact same as the one produced by the pituitary gland. The hormone is injected subcutaneously into the patient, so the injections are largely painless and convenient. Once prescribed, the treatment can be self-administered.

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Manipal Hospitals' endocrinologists, paediatric endocrinologists and endocrine surgeons are able to identify and treat a number of growth and hormonal disorders. Where necessary, they work with experts in other disciplines to arrive at the right course of action and offer patients the best path forward. A few treatments offered are:

  • Growth hormone deficiency treatment 
  • Turner syndrome treatment 
  • Delayed or early puberty treatment 
  • Metabolic bone disease treatment 
  • Pituitary gland disorder treatment 
  • Pituitary and other gland cancer treatment 
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The treatment is the injection of a synthetic hormone, which is the exact same as the one produced by the pituitary gland. The hormone is injected subcutaneously into the patient, so the injections are largely painless and convenient. Once prescribed, the treatment can be self-administered. The growth and development of a child are controlled by a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Sometimes, the gland produces too much or too little growth hormone, which results in an imbalanced growth cycle. In order to facilitate normal growth, hormones can be injected that will help the child grow normally.

FAQ's

After taking a medical history, if there is any suspicion of growth disorder, the endocrinologist will also take a few tests to see the hormonal levels in the patient and if they need correction. It will take a few visits before fully confirming that any growth hormone treatment is necessary.

The rate of growth can be very different among children, but a rule of thumb average for normal growth is considered to be: Months 0-12: growth of around 10 inches Years 1-2: around 5 inches per year Years 2-3: around 3 ½ inches per year Year 3 to puberty: around 2 to 2 ½ inches per year It is possible to fall outside these ranges and still have normal growth, consult a paediatric endocrinologist to know more.

Face not showing signs of ageing compared to other children Height growth well below the average Delayed puberty Slow development of teeth Slow hair growth

It can be treated if detected at the right time, but since it is a result of a malfunctioning pituitary gland, there is not much preventative action that can be taken.

Yes, with a number of friendly, non-invasive procedures available for diagnostic purposes, a visit to the doctor can tell you without any risk if you have any hormonal disorders to be worried about.

Delivering a better quality of life is at the core of the Manipal Hospital philosophy. Our dedication and investment towards the treatment of growth hormone disorders is a testament to this. Reach out to us and find out more about growth and hormonal disorders, and schedule a meeting with our expert endocrinologists today.

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