What are the consequences of untreated precocious puberty?

The problem of precocious puberty needs to be taken seriously by parents, because this phenomenon not only affects the physical health of children, but also puts a great burden on their psychology. Therefore, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time once these symptoms are found.

1. Accelerated bone maturation may eventually lead to a lifetime height lower than the target height. When accompanied by central nervous system lesions such as intracranial tumors, there may be headaches, vomiting, vision changes or other neurological symptoms and signs;

2. McCune-Albright syndrome may cause bone pseudocysts, deformations and fractures, and may be accompanied by hyperfunction of the thyroid, adrenal glands, pituitary gland and parathyroid glands, manifested as nodular goiter, hyperthyroidism, adrenal nodular hyperplasia, excessive secretion of growth hormone resulting in gigantism or acromegaly, etc. Exogenous sex hormones can cause breast enlargement, vaginal bleeding, and ovarian cysts.

3. Experts remind parents: Once you find that your child has symptoms of precocious puberty, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. The earlier the diagnosis and treatment, the better the treatment effect. If you delay for a long time, the more difficult it will be to correct the disease. Administer medication based on the condition of the child. If suitable for traditional Chinese medicine treatment, you can give traditional Chinese medicine to prevent the progression of the disease. For a small number of children whose condition progresses particularly quickly, even menarche and whose height is shorter than expected for adults, you should consider using biotechnology for safe and rapid treatment.