Acromegaly Learning Center
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Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by the presence of too much growth hormone. It results in gradual enlargement of body tissues including the bones of the face, jaw, hands, feet, and skull. |
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Symptoms
Body odor; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Decreased muscle strength (weakness; Easy fatigue; Enlarged bones of the face; Enl...
Causes
Acromegaly occurs in about 6 of every 100,000 adults. It is caused by abnormal production of growth hormone after the...
Tests
High growth hormone level; High insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) level; Spine x-ray shows abnormal bone growth; P...
Treatments
Surgery to remove the pituitary tumor causing this condition corrects the abnormal growth hormone secretion in most p...
Complications
Arthritis; Cardiovascular disease; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Colonic polyps; Glucose intolerance or diabetes; High bloo...
Prevention
There are no methods to prevent the condition, but early treatment may prevent complications of the disease from gett...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of acromegaly, or if your symptoms do not improve with treatment.
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