Growth Hormone
Growth hormone is essential for normal height, muscle strength, and metabolism. If too little or too much is produced, it may cause stunted growth or abnormal height. Growth problems in children or adults are carefully assessed by Dr. M K Azad. Blood tests and imaging are used to measure hormone levels and detect pituitary gland issues. If a deficiency or excess is found, personalised treatment is started, often with hormone therapy. Regular follow-up ensures safe progress. With early intervention and proper guidance, normal growth and development can be achieved.

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📈 Growth Hormone Treatment Procedure

By Dr. M K Azad
Diabetes, Hormone, Medicine Specialist & Interventional Endocrinologist
Consultant & Head, Department of Endocrinology, Government Employees Hospital, Fulbaria, Dhaka

FCPS (Medicine), MD (Endocrinology), DEM (BIRDEM), MPH (Epidemiology)
Advanced Hormone Training – Singapore, Korea

Growth Hormone (GH) disorders can lead to short stature, growth delay in children, or acromegaly in adults. Dr. M.K. Azad provides a highly specialized and safe approach to GH evaluation and treatment, ensuring effective management and healthy development.

🧬 Who Might Need GH Therapy?

• Children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD)

• Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, or chronic kidney disease affecting growth

• Adults with GH deficiency due to pituitary disorders

• Excess GH conditions such as acromegaly

🩺 Step-by-Step GH Treatment Procedure:

1. Initial Assessment & Symptom Review

• Detailed growth history and family height patterns

• Physical growth charts and pubertal assessment

• Fatigue, decreased muscle strength, low bone density in adults

2. Diagnostic Testing

• GH stimulation tests using agents like clonidine, arginine, or insulin

• Measurement of IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1)

• Brain imaging (MRI) to check for pituitary gland abnormalities

• Bone age X-ray in children

3. Personalized Growth Hormone Therapy

• Subcutaneous GH injections, usually at night

• Dosage adjusted based on age, weight, and treatment response

• Education for self-administration (or parental training for children)

• Long-term therapy with regular follow-up every 3–6 months

4. Monitoring & Side Effect Management

• Height/weight tracking and pubertal development in children

• IGF-1 monitoring for therapy effectiveness

• Blood sugar and thyroid function monitoring

• Managing potential side effects (joint pain, swelling, insulin resistance)

5. Outcome Evaluation

• Target height projection and achievement

• Improved bone density, energy, and metabolic function

• Emotional and psychological support during the treatment period

📍 Clinic Address: Islami Bank Hospital and Cardiac Center, Mirpur
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