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Rapid puberty
Son just turned 11 and his voice has really deepened and acne developed over the last 6 months. Which seems really early for that stage of puberty. Dr said he was between stage 3-4. And recommended he see an endocrinologist. Am now worried a tumor could be causing these symptoms
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
Now a days with era of Internet, smartphone Puberty has changed it age, it can start as early as 9th- 10th year of life, coeducation is one Factor.
But than if you have doubtbetter go for an Endocrinologist consultation as other doctor has also advise.
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