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Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a condition that develops due to insufficient amounts of growth hormone in the body. You may also hear other words for this disorder, like dwarfism or pituitary dwarfism. Children with GHD have abnormal short stature, whereas their body proportions are normal. GHD may present at birth that is congenital or developed later in life called acquired. It is more prevalent in children than in adults. Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland, a pea-sized gland situated at the base of the skull. It plays a vital role in producing essential hormones and their control. Some principal function includes thyroid control and body temperature control. Growth hormone deficiency could also be a presenting symptom of many other genetic diseases, like Prader-Willi syndrome. A parent might be concerned that the child isn’t reaching height and weight growth standards. But growth hormone deficiency on its own is treatable. The early diagnosis leads to remarkable results. If left untreated, the condition can result in short height and delayed puberty. Adults may also develop GHD because they require growth hormones even after puberty to maintain body physical health and metabolism, but it is not very common.