What did Messi take to get bigger? Understanding his growth hormone treatment
                                
                                
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                                At age 10, Lionel Messi was diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency, a medical condition that severely impacts growth. He received prescribed Human Growth Hormone (HGH) injections to reach a normal adult height, causing many to wonder: **what did Messi take to get bigger** and overcome his physical limitations?