In children, Human Growth Hormone shots treat short stature of unknown cause, as well as poor growth due to a number of medical causes, including:
Turner's syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects a girl's development
Prader-Willi syndrome, an uncommon genetic disorder causing poor muscle tone, low levels of sex hormones, and a constant feeling of hunger
Chronic kidney disease
HGH deficiency or insufficiency
Children born small for their gestational age
HGH for adults with growth hormone deficiency
In adults, approved uses of Human Growth Hormone include:
Short bowel syndrome, a condition in which nutrients are not properly absorbed due to severe intestinal disease or the surgical removal of a large portion of the small intestine
HGH deficiency due to rare pituitary tumors or their treatment
Muscle-wasting disease that comes with with HIV or AIDS
