title: [Stimulation of growth hormone (HGH) secretion by physical exercise (author's transl)].
abstract: Authors study forty eight children with severe lineal growth retardation. The more frequent causes of a stunted growth were ruled out previously (systemic and chronic diseases, metabolic disorders, genetic alterations, etc.). As a screening test, physical exercise was used to detect growth hormone (HGH) deficiency. A normal response was considered when HGH levels rose more than 7,0 ng./ml. after 20 minutes of continuous exercise. In those cases in which this level was not attained. insulin-hypoglycemia alone and followed by insulin plus an arginine infusion were used as stimuli, to confirm the lack of HGH response. A correct response to the exercise was found in 81% of the cases. It is concluded that the physical exercise as HGH stimulus is a good screening test. It presents a high degree of confidence with some other qualities, mainly: little disturbances to the patients, a rapid performance, lack of unpleasant colateral effects, and the possibility that it can be carried out by sanitary non-medical personnel.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000172:deficiency / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D005082:Physical Exertion; D010812:Physical Stimulation; D010903:Pituitary Gland, Anterior / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D013006:Growth Hormone
vernacular_title: Estimulación de la secreción de hormona de crecimiento (HGH) por medio del ejercicio físico.