Question

Dwarfism results due to deficiency of which hormone?

Answer 1

Dwarfism:

1. Growth hormone deficiency (GHD), is commonly known as dwarfism or pituitary dwarfism.
2. It is a disorder caused by the body's inability to produce enough growth hormone.
3. GHD children are short in stature but have acceptable body proportions.
4. GHD can be congenital or develop later in life.
5. Genetic problems, serious brain injury, or being born without a pituitary gland can all cause it.
6. It is a common hormonal problem in children.