Many parents have various questions and concerns about the use of growth hormone to treat unsatisfactory height, but while efficacy is one aspect, another more important aspect than efficacy is safety. Today, Dr. Fatty will explain some of the most common adverse reactions and countermeasures that parents consult and worry about in the clinic.
First, the injection site transient reaction
Performance: Redness and bulging of the skin at the injection site.
Countermeasures and explanations: This condition usually occurs within one to two weeks after the initial use of the drug, and it is recommended to observe it.
It is usually painless and will subside on its own after two weeks. In addition, there is a case of abnormal subcutaneous fat distribution, which is very unlikely to occur.
The probability of occurrence of this condition is very low, and it can be avoided by taking care not to inject the agreed location for a long time.
The clinician should check and determine whether the injection site needs to be changed.
Water and sodium retention
Manifestations: Hand, foot and eye edema, muscle pain, etc.
Response and explanation: This condition usually occurs within one week of drug administration and is mild and does not affect the child’s daily activities.
Observation is recommended, and it will subside on its own within a week to two weeks. In addition, there is a condition in which the degree of water and sodium retention
In severe cases, intracranial hypertension may occur, manifesting as mild headache and nausea, but the probability of occurrence is extremely low.
Usually, the symptoms can be relieved significantly by reducing the dosage of injections, so parents need not worry too much.
Hypothyroidism
Performance: Subclinical hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism
Countermeasures and explanations: Some children have hidden hypothyroidism, which may show up later without growth hormone injection and earlier after injection, but the use of growth hormone will not increase the probability of abnormal thyroid function. Follow the doctor’s instructions to review thyroid function regularly, and the clinician will make adjustments to the treatment plan based on the results of the review.
Tips: If your child’s thyroid function is not corrected in a timely manner, it may directly affect the efficacy of your child’s medication.
Therefore, the review must be timely.
4. Transient blood glucose elevation
Performance: elevated fasting blood glucose, insulin resistance
Response and explanation: At present, there is no data to prove that growth hormone will increase the probability of hyperglycemia and diabetes.
However, the fat doctor has encountered two cases of such children in the clinic, but it is because the children themselves are obese and have insulin resistance.
However, it is because the children are obese and have insulin resistance, so as long as they follow the doctor’s instructions regularly, there is no harm.
V. Fattening
Performance: The child’s appetite becomes better?
Countermeasure and explanation: Growth hormone itself is to promote anabolic and fat degradation, and generally speaking, it will not
The child will not become fat! Moreover, growth hormone is used for weight loss in foreign countries, so parents should not worry about their children becoming fat.
Therefore, parents do not need to worry about the issue of children becoming fat. However, the child’s appetite may become better after taking the medicine.
However, parents should pay attention to a balanced diet, reasonable eating habits, and adequate exercise, then there will be no problem.
Growth hormone is a drug that has been used by doctors for more than 10 years and is generally a very safe drug. Therefore, parents should not have too much psychological burden and should communicate with your doctor promptly in case of adverse reactions, so as to minimize the risks and maximize the benefits. Finally, I wish you all babies grow up healthy, safe and happy.