Growth hormone also known hGH (human Growth hormone) or somatotropin. Growth hormone controls the growth and chemical reactions in human beings throughout life. Bodies usually changes quietly, children’s grows...
Growth hormone also known hGH (human Growth hormone) or somatotropin.
Growth hormone controls the growth and chemical reactions in human beings throughout life. Bodies usually changes quietly, children’s grows taller, hair grows and with age graying of hairs, all these changes are a part of ageing and maturing that is controlled by hormones.
HGH is naturally occurring hormone which is secreted by the pituitary gland, a small organ in the base of the brain. As the name suggest HGH responsible for the growth of an individual and functions like: - bone growth, fat metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism and cellular metabolism.
A Growth Hormone Test or GH Tests are the blood test used to examine the normal amount of growth hormone in the blood. The test is recommended when there is abnormal development of the body, slow growth, delayed brain development, low muscle mass or low bone density. But a complete body health check up is important for people ageing 35 years or above to avoid the risks in future.
With the help of human growth hormone test a doctor can detect the any abnormalities in GH levels- log HG or high GH. Detection of growth hormone in blood assesses the functioning of pituitary gland and also assesses the treatment and monitoring of treatment for abnormal GH secretion. Hence identifying any abnormality relates GH will help to diagnose and determine the best course of treatment.
Uses and benefits of Growth Hormone
Human growth Hormone is responsible for growth of every tissue and organ in the body. HGH is very important for the body. It is necessary for children to grow normally, it helps to make sure your body produces sufficient amount of muscles and fat in the body. That keeps an individual healthy.
There are certain growth hormone tests that can detect the GH in blood. In case of deficiency of human growth hormone, injections are recommended that not only ameliorate short stature but also protects the bone from fracture, increase capacity of the body and decrease the risk of heart disease.
Growth Hormone test protocol and types
There are various types of growth hormone and specific tests are done depend on the individual conditions. These are the following tests to determine the growth hormone disorders.
A human growth hormone can measure the amount GH in your blood.
- IGF-1 test
An Insulin Growth factor- 1 test is used to diagnose growth hormone disorders, including GH deficiency, GH insensitivity, gigantism and acromegaly
- GH suppression test
GH suppression test is also known as glucose loading test, Acromegalay –blood test, and Gigantism blood test.
This test is done to detect the pituitary glands is releasing growth hormone (GH). Pituitary gland releases a GH in the blood that affects the growth.
This detects the production of growth hormone by stimulating the pituitary gland
Normal range for HGH levels include
- Children
440 to 2200pmol/L10 to 50 ng/mL
2. Assigned male at birth
18 to 44 picomoles per litre (pmol/L), 0.4 to 10 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
3. Assigned Female at birth
44 to 616pmol/L or 1 to 14 ng/mL
What the results mean?
The result of Human growth hormone test results mean:-
Low level of growth hormone indicates:-
Dwarfism
Slow growth
Failure to thrive
GH deficiency
High level of growth hormone indicates:-
Acromegaly
Gigantism
Tumor- Pituitary or hypothalamic
Hypoglycemia
NOTE- Growth hormone directly or indirectly related to other glands also such as thyroid and pancreas. If your health care provider suspects tumor or other GH related disorder they may ask you to other tests also like- CT scan, MRI or X-Ray
How is Growth hormone disorder treated?
- Growth hormone deficiency treated via synthetic growth hormones or natural. It is given by injection in the fatty tissues of the body such as arms, thighs or buttocks.
Side effects of growth hormone are generally less, but may include:-
Redness at site of injection that will subside by itself
Curving of the spine
Long term therapy of GH may cause diabetes
- If there is excess in the human growth hormone, your health care provider gives you a medications that can control the hormone level.
Conclusion
A growth hormone test evaluates the level of growth hormone in the blood, crucial for assessing the growth disorders or hormonal imbalances. The test is typically done through a blood sample that helps in assessing the growth hormone deficiencies in children or adults, guiding appropriate treatment plans.
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