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Growth harmone

2024-05-17 16:30:02
My 12.6 year old son is going through puberty right now and in tanner stage 3 ...I got his growth harmone test done which shows a level of 0.74 ng/ml which is low as per lab bio reference ...does it mean he has a human growth harmone deficiency??? ....he is 5"6 in height right now and grown 3 inches in height last year
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Consult in person.Tq

Answered2024-05-19 07:03:35

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Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.

Answered2024-05-18 07:55:17

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6cm a year is good growth velocity Also 5"6 at 12.5 years is good Need not to worry about report

Answered2024-05-18 03:59:25

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Kindly consult for discussion

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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