It is important not to miss alarming symptoms in order to correct the situation in time.
Why exactly in children there is a malfunction in the hormonal system (excess or lack of hormones) - doctors do not know for sure, because the system itself is very complex. Possible reasons include unhealthy diet, poor ecology, heredity, viral and bacterial infections, injuries and tumors.
A significant part of diseases is associated with the lifestyle of children: they do not exercise enough, eat a lot of processed food, fast food. All this can lead to obesity, diabetes, malfunctioning of the pituitary gland and other problems.
Symptoms of endocrine system problems in children are not always clearly visible. In what cases should parents understand that it is time to see the child to the doctor?
If older family members have diabetes, obesity, or other diagnosed hormone problems, then the child, at least as a preventive measure, needs to be shown to a specialist - at least with the onset of sexual ripening.
Symptoms of endocrine system problems:
- Frequent chills without obvious reasons and signs of SARS
- Excessive sweating, constant thirst and dry mouth, frequent urination
- Sharp jumps in weight in any direction, jumps in appetite, the appearance of stretch marks
- Too early appearance of secondary sex characteristics
- Constant mood swings for no reason (increased tearfulness, fits of anger)
- Abdominal pain of unknown origin
- Constant weakness, rapid fatigability, inability to play sports
- Stunting or growing too fast
- Pallor and dry skin; brittle nails; hair loss.
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