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Short stature or Growth Hormone Deficiency is an endocrine condition related to the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is about the size of a pea and is located at the base of the brain. When the pituitary gland does not make enough growth hormone, development is impacted.
The lack of growth hormone causes:
Possible behavioral and psychological symptoms:
Treatments include daily hormone injections to boost growth and muscle strength. Counseling can also help if your child is insecure about his or her appearance or is concerned about not keeping up physically with peers.
When Luke and Jedidiah's parent's noticed the boys were not growing as quickly as they should, they turned to the Endocrinology Department at Arkansas Children's Northwest. Hear their story as they seek a treatment for growth hormone deficiency.
Learn about the expert pediatric diabetes and endocrine care and what you can expect when you visit Arkansas Children’s.
Hear the story of parents seeking treatment for growth hormone deficiency at Arkansas Children's Northwest for their sons.
This Growth and Development Clinic evaluates and assists in the management of children in the first three years of life who display abnormalities in growth and/or development.