البلوغ المبكر (Precocious puberty)

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about precocious puberty.

What is precocious puberty?

Precocious puberty in children refers to the early onset of physical and sexual development. Typically, puberty begins at age eight or older in girls and at age nine or older in boys.

Precocious puberty can be caused by conditions such as a tumor in the pituitarygland, a brain injury, or issues with the reproductive organs or adrenal glands.

  • What are the symptoms of precocious puberty?
  • The signs and symptoms are the same as those of normal puberty but occur before the age of 8 in girls and 9 in boys, and may include:
  • Breast development in girls.
  • Onset of menstruation in girls under the age of 10.
  • Enlargement of the testicles and penis in boys.
  • Facial hair and deepening of the voice in boys.
  • Rapid growth.
  • Growth of underarm and pubic hair.
  • Changes in body odor.

Acne.

Mood swings.

  • What causes precocious puberty?
  • Puberty is a natural process, but when it occurs earlier than expected, it may indicate a health issue related to the pituitary gland, which regulates the hormones that stimulate the ovaries in girls and testes in boys to produce sex hormones. Common causes include:
  • Brain or spinal cord tumor.
  • Brain issues such as hydrocephalus or vascular tumors.
  • Radiation exposure to the brain or spinal cord.
  • McCune-Albright syndrome.
  • Hypothyroidism.

Tumors in the pituitary or adrenal glands.

Exposure to external sources of hormones containing estrogen or testosterone.

Other risk factors that may increase the likelihood of precocious puberty include obesity.

  • How is precocious puberty diagnosed?
  • The doctor will take a medical history and perform a physical examination. Additional tests may be ordered as needed, including:X-ray.
  • Laboratory blood tests.Ultrasound.
  • Diagnostic X-rays.MRI.

 Ultrasound imaging.

MRI scans.

How is precocious puberty treated?

The goal of treatment is to slow down or delay the onset of puberty. The treatment depends on the type and cause of the precocious puberty.

How can precocious puberty be prevented?

Most cases of precocious puberty cannot be prevented.

  • What are the complications of precocious puberty?
  • Common potential complications include:.
  • Short stature due to early closure of growth plates in the bones..

Social and emotional issues.

Feelings of embarrassment and loss of self-confidence.

When should you see a doctor?

A doctor should be consulted immediately if signs of puberty appear before age 8 in girls or age 9 in boys.

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