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Should Child Undergo GH Stimulation Test For Stunted Growth?
My son is 2 year old and ht like 1 y old. Wt is also 8 kg. Doc has recommended GH stimulation test, Basel test value was 1.9 after Leva dopa inadequate result was found so doc has asked to repeat de test. Wat should I do ? Should I go immediately for test or wait for some time. Other mile stone of my son are fine
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
In GH deficiency other milestones willbe normal
better is to go for the test as he is falling below wt and ht if all the nutrition is adequate we shud think about test.
better is to go for the test as he is falling below wt and ht if all the nutrition is adequate we shud think about test.
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