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Health Conditions
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Growth Hormone Deficiency
What are the risk factors?
The most common risk factors associated with the development of GHD are the following:
- Family history of GHD
- Radiation therapy of the head or neck region
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone)
- Tumor of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland
- Head trauma
- Infection such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (infection caused by a virus or a bacteria that results in inflammation of brain or spinal cord tissues)
- Use of prescription drugs such as corticosteroids (like prednisone), methylphenidate (Ritalin), dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
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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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What are the risk factors?
