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Treatment Options
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Helping Yourself
It is important for children and adults with GHD to practice good health behaviors and take good care of themselves. Some recommendations are as follows:
- Eat a balanced diet (a healthy diet will also promote growth)
- Get plenty of rest
- Seek emotional support (ask your doctor for information about support groups in your community)
- Follow your doctor's directions and advice
- Inform all healthcare providers that you use growth hormone replacement therapy
- Take growth hormone replacement therapy exactly as directed
- Get regular exercise under a doctor's supervision
Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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