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Health Conditions
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Growth Hormone Deficiency
Who has it?
Both children and adults can suffer from GHD. Children with GHD are generally born with the disorder. Some adults with GHD had the disorder as children and continue to experience symptoms. Other adults develop GHD during adolescence or adulthood, possibly as a result of a disease such as cancer or an infection (for example, meningitis) that causes the pituitary gland or hypothalamus to malfunction. The occurrence of GHD is more common in males than females.
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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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Who has it?
