How to treat a dwarf
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Height is always the most concerned thing for everyone, always afraid that they will not grow tall. Now there are many people suffering from gigantism and dwarfism, which are the two extremes of height. The psychology of dwarf patients will also be hurt. Let's talk about how to treat dwarf.
How to treat a dwarf
First, the weekly dose of growth hormone was divided into daily injection for 2 weeks, and then stopped for 2 weeks. After a few months, the dose was reduced and maintained for 1-2 years, or even 5-6 years or longer. HGH 0 can also be used. 12U / kg subcutaneous injection, once a day, maintained for one year. In the initial stage, the growth rate was accelerated obviously, the height and weight increased rapidly, but the epiphysis and sexual characteristics did not change significantly. After treatment, 50% of the patients can reach normal height, and abundant protein must be supplied during the course of treatment. Since 1985, GHRH synthesized by bioengineering has been used in clinic.
Second, if the curative effect of GH is not good, we can use synthetic steroid hormone, such as norone propionate, but we must master that the bone age is obviously less than the age. Generally, the bone age is more than 5 years behind. If the diagnosis is clear, it is better to start the application at the age of 8-12; if the diagnosis is suspicious, it is better to start the application at the age of 14, and the dosage is 1-1. 5mg / kg, once every two weeks, intramuscular injection, half a year as a course of treatment. If the difference between bone age and age is less than 3 years, the drug is not used temporarily.
Third, it is generally believed that it is better to use hCG when it is close to the age of sexual development. The dosage is 500-1000u, subcutaneous injection, twice a week, half a year as a course of treatment; or 1000u, intramuscular injection, every other day, two weeks later, 500 u, twice a week, 3-4 months as a course of treatment, which can achieve certain curative effect and stimulate the development of gonad and secondary sexual characteristics.
matters needing attention
From this we can see that dwarfism is caused by the lack of growth hormone in the process of growth and development. Treatment for dwarfs. Patients must control the amount of drugs or injections, because sometimes overdose may stimulate the development of secondary sexual characteristics, but it has a negative effect on the treatment.