children s health issues
Noonan Syndrome
Treatment of Noonan Syndrome
Surgical repair of heart defects Growth hormone therapy For boys, sometimestestosteronehormone replacement therapy There is no cure for Noonan syndrome. However, some specific symptoms and problems caused by the syndrome can be treated. Doctors monitor and repair heart defects as needed. Growth may be stimulated by treatment with growth hormone. After satisfactory growth,testosteronehormone replacement therapy may help boys whose testes are underdeveloped. Children suspected of having Noonan syndrome should be evaluated for heart, vision, and hearing problems. 