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Is there an alternative to growth hormone injections for children ?

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Growth: Not for growth hormone deficiency. There are many potential causes of growth failure and short stature and these can be treated differently. Human growth hormone is fda approved for gh deficiency, is safe, effective, and has been used since 1985.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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No: If a child is growth hormone deficient there is no alternative.

Answered 8/2/2012

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Is there any successful case of a person who's not deficient in growth hormone but still had gh injection?

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Iam 16.5 years old boy my height is 5'4 and weight is 53kg i want to increase my height can I inject the injection of growth hormone .Suggest.So worry?

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