People nowadays have increasingly high demands, especially for men. If they are too short, they may be affected in the future. So many parents also value this point and try their best to help their children grow taller from a young age. Some parents even want to make their children grow taller through injections, so is it good to give injections to make children shorter?
Is it okay to give injections to children who are short
If a child's short stature is caused by growth hormone deficiency, chronic kidney failure, small for gestational age, congenital ovarian dysplasia, idiopathic short stature, etc., growth hormone injection can be used to treat and help the child grow taller. However, parents must take their children through a regular hospital for diagnosis before treatment can be carried out, and the treatment period should not be shorter than 1-2 years, as too short a period will not have much effect. So if children are not tall, they can indeed receive injections. But before getting an injection, it is necessary to have a detailed understanding of the relevant situation and not blindly inject.
Are there any side effects of injections for children
Growth hormone injections are not a panacea. If parents blindly administer growth hormone to their children, it may have the opposite effect, causing a certain degree of physical and mental harm to the child. Overuse of growth hormone may even lead to diseases such as heart failure or cancer. So if the child is not tall, parents should take them to a regular medical institution for examination in a timely manner, and determine the treatment plan for the child based on the cause. The least harmful way to promote the secretion of growth hormone is to give children a reasonable nutritious diet, appropriate exercise, and ensure sufficient sleep.
Getting an injection when a child is not tall is a feasible method, but it should not be blindly used. You should take your child for a detailed physical examination to see if they are suitable for injections, and injections can only be given with the doctor's permission. And it is worth noting that injections should never be given too many times, otherwise it is easy to produce side effects and have some impact on children.
