Reasons for Growth Deficiency

People used to believe that growth hormones were needed only by children to help them grow taller and develop a solid bone structure. However, it has been discovered that growth hormones are required to maintain the health and fitness of the human body throughout life.

Deficiency of Growth Hormones

If there is a deficiency of growth hormones, it can have adverse effects on the body’s bones, muscles, and tissues. The bones can lose their density, the muscles will no longer have the needed amount of mass, and fat will be unevenly distributed throughout the body. The primary reason or cause of a growth hormone deficiency is damage that affects the pituitary gland or the growth of a tumour. This will then affect the hormones secreted by the gland, including growth hormones.