1. Symptoms of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) can include:
a. Slow growth of less than 2 inches per year
b. An immature face
c. A history of low blood sugar as an infant
d. All of the above
2. GHD may be caused by:
a. Meningitis
b. Damage to the pituitary gland
c. Genetic abnormality
d. All of the above
3. Somatropin, the growth hormone, is produced in the:
a. Pituitary gland
b. Liver
c. Kidneys
d. Lungs
4. In order to determine if your child has GHD, your endocrinologist may:
a. Ask questions about your child’s health history and that of your family
b. Conduct a thorough medical examination
c. Order a growth hormone stimulation test
d. All of the above
5. Doctors use growth charts to compare a child’s growth rate and patterns.
a. True
b. False
6. If my child has GHD, there’s nothing I can do about it.
a. True
b. False
Answers:
1. The answer is ‘All of the above.’ Every child is unique, and experiences symptoms differently. Most parents notice slow growth, less than two inches per year, as the first symptom of growth hormone deficiency.
2. The answer is ‘All of the above.’ There are many possible causes of GHD, including the ones listed here.
3. ‘Pituitary gland’ is the correct answer.
4. ‘All of the above’ is the correct answer. When you and your child visit a pediatric endocrinologist you can expect a thorough evaluation of a number of factors that can affect your child’s growth. Pediatric endocrinologists have years of specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders hormone-related disorders.
5. ‘True’ is the correct answer. Doctors use growth charts to compare your child’s rate and pattern.
6. The answer is ‘False.’ You can begin by talking with your child’s doctor. If your child is diagnosed with GHD, treatment may be available.
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