Symptoms of growth hormone deficiency:

 When we discuss symptoms of growth hormone deficiency, it is not only about short stature of child or low levels of energy in adults.

In addition to these manifestations of growth hormone deficiency, there are many associated symptoms which can guide us towards the exact cause of the deficiency of HGH.

If you are suspecting that you are growth hormone deficient, you must read this article to have a better knowledge about the deficiency of this magical hormone.

Symptoms of HGH deficiency are different in children and adults. This article covers clinically important symptoms in both children and adults.

Symptoms of growth hormone deficiency in children:

If a child is growth hormone deficient, one of the main symptoms is that he cannot attain normal body height. The term normal body height means height of other children of his or her age. Growth hormone deficiency does not affect normal body proportions.

Other common symptoms are listed below:

1. Delayed puberty and underdevelopment of normal sexual characteristics.
2. Increased percentage of fat in the body, particularly round the face.
3. Face of growth hormone deficient children appears younger than other children of the same age.
4. Such children are usually chubby and obviously the cause is more body fat as compared to muscles.
5. Normal tooth eruption occurs around the 8-12 months, but it is delayed in growth hormone deficient child.
6. Along with slow tooth development, hair development is also sluggish.

Symptoms of Growth hormone deficiency in adults:

1. Decreased muscle mass and overall strength of body.
2. Increased level of triglycerides
3. Weight gain due to increase fat content, especially around the waist.
4. Bone density is reduced in such adults and they are susceptible to the development of osteoporosis and subsequent fractures.
5. Increased insulin resistance leady to the development of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
6. High levels of LDL cholesterol which is a bad cholesterol. This cholesterol causes narrowing of blood vessels and may be a cause of heart problems in growth hormone deficient patients.
7. Increased tiredness and fatigue.
8. Low level of concentration affecting academic activities and performance in the job.
9. Such adults are more prone to the development depression as compared to individuals with normal growth hormone levels.
10. Disturbed sexual performance.

We are distributors of different brands of Human growth hormone and you must consult with your physician or endocrinologist for identifying deficiency if you are suffering from the above-mentioned symptoms.