Level 1: Treatment of precocious puberty in children
1. Drug treatment
Drug treatment is currently one of the most commonly used methods. The therapeutic purpose is mainly achieved by inhibiting the release of sex hormones and the sensitivity of target cells to sex hormones. Commonly used drugs include GnRH analogs, oral contraceptives, etc.
2. Surgical treatment
Surgical treatment is mainly suitable for precocious puberty caused by adrenal gland or ovarian tumors. The purpose of treatment is achieved by removing the tumors.
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment mainly uses methods such as replenishing kidney qi and clearing fire toxins, etc., to achieve the therapeutic purpose by adjusting the balance of yin and yang in the body.
Level 2: Preventive measures for precocious puberty in children
1. Dietary conditioning
A reasonable diet can help children stay healthy and reduce the possibility of precocious puberty. You should eat more nutritious foods rich in protein, vitamins and trace elements.
2. Emotion
Emotional fluctuations will affect children\’s physical health, and children should be protected from excessive emotional stimulation.
3. Reasonable exercise
Appropriate exercise can promote the development and strengthening of children\’s bodies, but be careful not to overexercise.
Level 3: Symptoms of precocious puberty in children
1. Girls
Girls develop breast development and menstrual cramps earlier than their peers; their height growth accelerates, surpassing their peers by more than 2 years; they develop masculine symptoms such as hirsutism and increased sebum secretion.
2. Boy
In boys, sexual organs such as penis and testicles develop earlier than those of their peers; their height growth rate accelerates, exceeding that of their peers by more than 2 years; their voices become lower, and other characteristics of adult men.
Level 4: Causes of precocious puberty in children
1. Genetic factors
Part of precocious puberty is related to genetics. If a parent or relative has precocious puberty, the risk of offspring developing the disease will increase accordingly.
2. Environmental factors
Environmental pollution and hormones added to food may cause premature puberty in children. In addition, excessive life stress and mood swings may also be triggers.
3. Disease factors
Certain diseases, such as adrenal gland or ovarian tumors, may also cause precocious puberty in children.
Level 5: Complications of precocious puberty in children
1. Impact on height
Precocious puberty causes bones to close prematurely, thus affecting height development.
2. Psychological problems
Children appear different from their peers, which can easily lead to inferiority complex and even affect their mental health.
3. Reproductive issues
Precocious puberty may result in incomplete reproductive development or other abnormalities.
Level 6: Therapeutic effect of precocious puberty in children
The treatment effect of precocious puberty in children is related to many factors, such as age, cause, treatment method, etc. Generally speaking, drug treatment and surgical treatment are more effective. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment requires long-term persistence to be effective. However, no matter which method is used for treatment, long-term follow-up observation is still required after cure to ensure that it does not happen again.
