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Recognizing the Signs of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency: How Early Recognition and Advocacy Helped One Family Find Answers

  • Diane Benke noticed growth concerns with her son Alex around age 7 and repeatedly asked their pediatrician for answers about his growth.
  • Despite being told there was no need to worry, the family was not shown growth charts.
  • Receiving Alex's diagnosis was a relief for Benke, who found the diagnosis process exhausting yet ultimately worthwhile.
  • Benke advises other parents to trust their instincts and seek specialists, stating, "It's a journey worth fighting for.
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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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