Puberty Disorders (Early or Delayed Puberty)
About the disease & condition
Puberty disorders involve either early or delayed onset of puberty, affecting a child’s physical growth and emotional development. Early recognition and treatment help ensure healthy development.
Known symptoms
- Early puberty:
- Breast development in girls before age 8
- Pubic or underarm hair
- Rapid growth or accelerated bone age
- Delayed puberty:
- No signs of puberty by age 13 in girls
- No signs of puberty by age 14 in boys
Known causes
- Hormonal imbalances
- Genetic conditions
- Obesity
- Chronic illnesses affecting growth or hormones
Care
- Evaluation by a pediatric endocrinologist
- Hormone therapy if indicated
- Regular monitoring of growth and development
- Supportive care for emotional and social well-being
Relevant Specialities
Pediatrics
Our Paediatrics services provide comprehensive, family-centred care for infants, children and adolescents. Be it routine check-ups, immunisations, complex, multisystem treatment or critical care. Our multidisciplinary team of paediatricians, neonatologists, paediatric surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, nephrologists, dietitians and therapists work together to design personalised care plans supported by advanced diagnostics, paediatric endoscopy, PICU services and transplant-linked pathways. We deliver round-the-clock emergency and intensive paediatric support (including ECMO and CRRT where needed) and run specialist clinics for respiratory, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, renal and growth or developmental concerns.
Our Paediatrics services provide comprehensive, family-centred care for infants, children and adolescents. Be it routine check-ups, immunisations, complex, multisystem treatment or critical care. Our multidisciplinary team of paediatricians, neonatologists, paediatric surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, nephrologists, dietitians and therapists work together to design personalised care plans supported by advanced diagnostics, paediatric endoscopy, PICU services and transplant-linked pathways. We deliver round-the-clock emergency and intensive paediatric support (including ECMO and CRRT where needed) and run specialist clinics for respiratory, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, renal and growth or developmental concerns.
