Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that develops when your

pituitary gland

 produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. When this happens, your bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet, and face. Acromegaly usually affects middle-aged adults.
If left untreated, acromegaly can lead to worsening diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
Symptoms

Enlarged facial features

common

Enlarged hands and feet

common

Decreased sexual desire

common

Snoring

common

Headache

common

Irregular periods

common

High blood pressure disease

  • Resistant

or High blood pressure

common

Excessive sweating

common

Breathing stops involuntarily during sleep

common

Enlarged tongue without inflammation or swelling

common

Difficulty moving shoulder

or Difficulty moving hip

or Joint stiffness

  • Difficulty moving wrist, Difficulty moving elbow, Limited ankle movement, Difficulty moving knee

Fatigue

Joint pain

Blurred vision

Treatment
The goal of treatment is to restore the pituitary gland to normal function, producing normal levels of growth hormone. Treatment may include removal of the tumor, radiation therapy, and injection of growth hormone-blocking drugs.
Recommended specialist

If you have Acromegaly, then a visit to an endocrinologist is highly recommended.

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Endocrinologist

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