Growth Hormone Deficiency Center

Growth hormone deficiency—also called dwarfism and pituitary dwarfism—is a condition in which the body doesn’t create enough growth hormone. Our Growth Hormone Deficiency Center covers common symptoms, causes, and treatments for this disorder.

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Growth Hormone Deficiency Diagnosis
In order for your doctor to make a growth hormone deficiency diagnosis, he or she will need to perform some exams and tests. Find out what exams and tests are commonly used to diagnose growth hormone deficiency.
Growth Hormone Deficiency Symptoms
Growth hormone deficiency symptoms can vary, depending on your age. Some people are born with growth hormone deficiency, while others develop it as an adult. Learn about the symptoms of growth hormone deficiency and find out how to recognize it.
Growth Hormone Deficiency Basics
Growth hormone deficiency can happen when the body doesn’t produce enough growth hormone, a hormone produced in the pituitary gland. Learn about growth hormone deficiency basics and see who’s at risk for developing it.
Growth Hormone Deficiency Causes
In most cases, there is no single growth hormone deficiency cause that can be identified. However, researchers think that a severe head trauma or a tumor may cause this condition. Find out what else may cause growth hormone deficiency.
Growth Hormone Therapy
The most common treatment for growth hormone deficiency is growth hormone therapy. With this treatment, you’ll need to take daily injections of growth hormone. Find out the basics of growth hormone therapy in this article.