Jan 22
Recognizing the Signs of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency: How Early Recognition and Advocacy Helped One Family Find Answers
(Family Features) “Our concerns about Alex’s growth began around the age of 7,” said his mother, Diane Benke. Though Alex measured around the 50th percentile for weight, his height consistently hovered around the 20th percentile. Benke’s instincts told her something wasn’t quite right. “I kept asking our pediatrician if this could mean something more,” she said. “Each time, I was reassured that…