Growth Hormone Deficiency Health Feed

Growth hormone or somatropin is responsible for cell growth as well as reproduction. But insufficient somatropin production by the pituitary gland may result in lack in height. It is mostly caused by a serious brain injury, any prevalent medical condition or might occur as a birth defect.

Types:

Congenital GHD - This form of GHD appears from at the time of birth itself.
Acquired GHD- GHD can be acquired during later life as a result of trauma, infection, tumor growth within...more

Hi Lybrate user,
Since Human growth hormone is needed to a lesser extent as men grow older, less and less of the hormone is found within the body. In general, men begin to experience a 10 – 15% loss of HGH in their blood after the age of 30.
When HGH is not properly produced and secreted from the pituitary gland, growth hormone deficiency occurs. As men age, HGH levels naturally decline; however, external factors such as
poor diet,
stress, a sedentary lifestyle, inadequate sleep,...more

We can increase height till 18 years of age and I will suggest to do various sports activity like playing football, cycling, skipping and can also take calcium and protein rich food

The pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain, is responsible for producing growth hormones. When the growth hormones are not produced sufficiently by this gland, then the rate of growth is slower. In children, the hormone needs to be adequate to ensure the right amount of growth. To maintain the right amount of fats in the body, adults need this hormone. The hormone is also required to maintain muscles and bones in the body. Lack of the growth hormones can cause an emotion...more

do various sports activity like playing football, cycling, skipping and can also take calcium and protein rich food and Few diet tips - Not to eat fried food items and Can eat All green vegetables, moong , chana , Dal , rice etc And to apply ghee over chappati and don’t apply oil over chappati And to drink milk mixed with turmeric powder twice a day And If possible eat eggs on alternate days And If possible in breakfast eat atleast one bajra ka rotla And Eat seasonal fruit

For a healthy growth Few diet tips - Not to eat fried food items and Can eat All green vegetables, moong , chana , Dal , rice etc And to apply ghee over chappati and don’t apply oil over chappati And to drink milk mixed with turmeric powder twice a day And If possible eat eggs on alternate days And If possible in breakfast eat atleast one bajra ka rotla And Eat seasonal fruit

First of all more details are required, because based on your height and weight (5 feet 1 inch and 46 Kgs) you seem fairly average by Indian standards
Your menstrual history needs to be mentioned
For Growth hormone treatment you need to consult a Endocrinologist.
My feeling is that you have low self esteem and no physical short comings.
I would advise you to meet friends (people who like you and who spend time with you. That should result in you feeling better about yourself.

If ur age is beyond 18 yrs then there is no chance of increasing ur height,if below this then u can do some yoga,, stretching exercises,, skipping etc,and take high protein,, multivitamins with multiminerals,,this can help

The body produces a number of chemicals called hormones which are essential for the regulation of various functions including growth and metabolism. These hormones are produced by endocrine glands which are located in various parts of the body. One such important gland is the pituitary gland which produces the important growth hormone. This is essential for regulating optimal growth during the growing years and for maintaining proper amounts of body fat, muscles, and bones in the later years of ...more