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How Can Growth Hormone Deficiency Be Treated?

Hi My daughter was diagnosed with lack of growth hormone as she had very short stature, we have been giving her HGH injections from 1.5 years now, she has grown 18 Cms in 1.8 years. Can I also give her some oral medications for height increase which can help her grow faster, something in ayurvedic system of medications.
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

No oral medication is available that can increase the height of your daughter. Only growth hormone therapy is advisable.

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How Can Growth Hormone Deficiency Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No oral medication is available that can increase the height of your daughter. Only growth hormone therapy is advisable. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.