Causes and Symptoms of Precocious Puberty
The medical term for puberty occurring at unusually early age is Precocious puberty. Kids find emotionally and physically disturbed by such developments and can be the sign of underlying problems in the body. Precocious means development at an early stage.
Causes and Symptoms of Precocious Puberty
© Dr.P.Elayaraja
What is Precocious puberty?
Children develop physical and emotional maturity during the adolescence to become young men and women. Puberty happens around 10 years of age for girls and 12 years of age for boys. Have we ever thought what will happen if a 5 year old girl begins to show the sing of puberty? Will it affect her or not?
The medical term for puberty occurring at unusually early age is Precocious puberty. Kids find emotionally and physically disturbed by such developments and can be the sign of underlying problems in the body. Precocious means development at an early stage.
Precocious puberty can adversely affect the social behaviour and psychological development of the kids and results in long-term health risks.
Signs of precocious puberty
Signs of precocious puberty are very similar to normal puberty and the difference is that if starts at a very early age.
In girls, the breasts start to develop along with pubic or underarm hair. A growth spurt or rapid increase in height occurs as the menstruation starts to set in (menarche). Acne can be seen to appear on the face and mature body odour is due to the secretion of oil glands in the skin.
In boys, the signs of precocious puberty includes enlargement of testicles and penis. Body hairs develop, especially in the pubic, underarms and face. Rapid growth with deepening of voice can be noted. Like normal adolescence, boys having precocious puberty develop acne on the face and sweat smells like matured.
What are the reasons that cause precocious puberty? Is there any treatment for it? What are the social implications of precocious puberty? The age of youngest mother is 5 years, how can a 5 year kid deliver a baby?
Let me try to address all the above questions along with the care for children with precocious puberty in my next article, which will be a continuation of this one….
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carissimi | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
interesting share..
TwiKnight | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
How disturbing it would be for a five-year-old to undergo puberty, let alone bear a child. Thanks for sharing.
clandestinef | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Must-read for all…
bryeunade | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
This is very informative, specially for parents with growing up kids. nice share
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
That was very interesting and yet disturbing at the same time.
Interesting Thou.
Nykesha Alexandra | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Nice baby. Congratz!
maranatha | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
How disturbing is right! I have read studies that claim obesity leads to precocious puberty.
The Soul Explorer | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Nice info! The first picture is bad!
Raj the Tora | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Oh 5 years and already mother — Very scary and sympathising indeed
strategy03 | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Good Post
crisdiwata | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
That is very upsetting, how can a five year old child takes care of her baby when she too needs to be taken care of? I think I should watch out for the part two. Good topic.
Noeal V | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Nice Share.
Lord Banks | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
I remember my puberty as a troubled time with conflctiong emotions and sexual feelings great article. LB
SuperMember | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Excellent share!
pearl2010 | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Pretty disturbing. It’s really abnormal for 5 year old who get pregnant.
Jimmy Shilaho | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
You have me waiting.
awesome11 | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
great share! thanks!
Starpisces | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
so sad to see that pic…. but this write is fantastic, so don’t know to frown or smile now..
but this is for you Doc
LoveDoctor | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
An informative article with very funny pics. I can’t imagine a 5 year old already going through all of this.
Phoenix Montoya | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
This is something new to me … We’ll be waiting for the causes and treatment for this condition. Thanks.
albert1jemi | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
great article
Abhipray Sahoo | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Nice share
Francois Hagnere | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Another professional write. Very informative. Thank you.
Ubel Ein | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Awesome article!
Kaye TM | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
very interesting… i was shocked about the 5 year old. puberty strikes children so early this days…
giftarist | Oct 15, 2010 | Reply
Interesting post. Will wait for the next part.
LCM Linda | Oct 16, 2010 | Reply
Interesting topic. It’s shocking to hear that the age of youngest mother is 5 years. Precocious puberty makes the involved kids frustrated. Look forward to reading your next article. Well done. Keep going.
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 16, 2010 | Reply
How did that 5 year old get pregnant? Not enough molestors are being arrested?
yes me | Oct 18, 2010 | Reply
Interesting one Doc cheers
Ruby Hawk | Oct 22, 2010 | Reply
It is disturbing. A young child isn’t mature enough to handle it.
LadyElena | Oct 23, 2010 | Reply
First time I’ve heard of it. Glad you raised the awareness.
Enjoy the weekend.
earthlyjewels | Oct 26, 2010 | Reply
Nice one!
1hopefulman | Dec 10, 2010 | Reply
I was not aware of this condition. Thanks for the article!