Park Hye-young, Chairman of Incheon Himchan General Hospital, presents solutions for the growth of children lacking growth hormones

Aug 16, 2024

Park Hye-young, chairman of the Bareun Growth Clinic at Himchan General Hospital in Incheon, presents a solution for the growth of children with hypodenosis due to growth hormone deficiency on TV Chosun 'Kidentime 2' broadcast on the 17th.

Here is the story of Kim Ji-yu (9) who was upset because she was teased by her friends because she was the shortest in the second grade class of elementary school. He has been in a state of general contraction, such as experiencing inconvenience in playing due to his short height and having to tiptoe in the swimming pool. In addition, his parents were worried because he was picky, ate less, and was active.

Currently, she is 118cm tall, 9-10cm shorter than the average height of 127cm for girls in the second grade of elementary school. Body measurements, imaging tests, blood collection, and hormone tests were conducted to determine the exact condition. In fact, the height percentile is second in the smallest order among 100 people of the same age. If the height is less than the lower 3rd percentile, it is judged to be a low-renal condition in which the development of the kidney is delayed compared to the peers, and a medical approach is essential to determine the cause. Jiyu, the second percentile, confirmed the difference between calendar age and bone age, and growth hormone deficiency was confirmed through a growth hormone stimulation test.

Park Hye-young, chairman of the Barun Growth Clinic at Himchan General Hospital in Incheon, explained, "Growth hormone stimulation tests are usually normal when the maximum is more than 10, but growth hormone deficiency was diagnosed as a result of lack of both tests. If growth hormone is insufficient, it can be helped to grow well by supplementing growth hormone, but in the case of Jiyu, it is a positive situation as it seems that if growth hormone is supplemented with injection, it will be able to grow well."

Broadcasting solves questions about the effects of picky eating or eating less during the growth period on growth and development, and what parents should pay attention to for growth when their children consume more energy than they eat.

In the second corner, the story of Ban Chae-sook (73, female), who is taking care of her grandchild despite her poor knee health, will be introduced. Since there is no cartilage left in both knees as stage 4 arthritis, there is severe pain in contact with thigh bones and shin bones every time they walk, and the story of an arthritis patient whose legs are bent in an O shape is revealed.

"Kidden Time 2", which airs every Saturday at 12 p.m., is fun to release correct information in an entertainment way by experts to find Noso's height growth and hidden height, and draws a lot of sympathy from viewers every week with various concerns and stories.



Park Hye-young, Chairman of Incheon Himchan General Hospital, presents solutions for the growth of children lacking growth hormones
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