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About GH and GHDWhen the body does not produce or release enough growth hormone it is called growth hormone deficiency or GHD. There is alot to know about GHD, and at first you may feel quite overwhelmed. What are hormones?They are chemical messengers that are produced in one part of the body and travels through the bloodstream to other parts of the body where they deliver a message to produce some form of change.What is growth hormone?It is a hormone made by the pituitary gland, located just underneath the brain and behind the bridge of the nose. In children this gland primarily regulates their growth. The gland is however important for adults too - regulating your metabolism and keeping bones and muscles healthy.What is GHD?GHD is when the pituitary gland does not produce or release enough growth hormone into the bloodstream. This can be due to genetic defect, pituitary tumor, traumatic brain injury.What are the signs of GHD?Children: Growth of less than 4 cm's per year between the ages of 2 and 11 year in girls and the ages of 2 and 13 years in boys. Leveling off and slowing of the growth progress. Growth that is below the 5th percentile on standardized growth charts.Adults: Changes in body composition. Changes in metabolism.A doctor who specializes in endocrine care can determine if you or your child have GHD. The doctor will first ask questions about your health growth history as well as about your family history. You will undergo a complete physical exam when neccessary the doctor will order blood tests to track the level of growth hormone in your blood. About Growth Hormone (GH) and Growth Hormone Deficiancy (GHD) Molutech Laboratories Sdn. Bhd. |