March 16th, 2009 
admin Treating a growth problem is usually not urgent, but early diagnosis and treatment of some conditions may help children achieve a more typical adult height. If an underlying medical condition is identified, specific treatment may improve growth. Growth failure due to hypothyroidism, for example, is usually simply treated by replacing thyroid hormones.
In addition, growth hormone injections for children with growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome, and chronic kidney failure may help them reach a more normal height. Human growth hormone is generally considered safe and effective, although full treatment may take many years and not all children will have a good response.
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