acromegaly

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What is acromegaly?

Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder in which there is too much growth hormone and the body tissues gradually enlarge.

Alternative Names:

Somatotroph adenoma; Growth hormone excess; Pituitary giant; Gigantism

Posts on acromegaly (211)

Hi, I had a pituitary macroadenoma that produced growth hormone and proclactin removed in 2...
Hi. I feel awful. Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism after Transphenoidal Surgery in 2004. Felt ...
How likely is it that Acromegaly greatly affects my sex drive. Even after my surgery in 200...
In 01/04 I was found to have a pituitary tumor (Acromegaly), was followed up by Endocrinolo...
Hello, Got acromegaly diagnozed 7 months a go with a 10 mm tumour partially invading the...
my daughter (23) years old had acromegaly surgery 1 month ago. She is gradually getting wo...
My dog was diagnosed with tumors on each of her adrenal glands. She was negative for Cushi...
My son died last year, aged 28yrs. At the time he was undergoing tests for acromegaly -...
Do the respiratory system changes that come with acromegaly ever get reversed and if so, ho...
Hello, I noticed that I have had a change in bowel movements. My stools are thin and fl...

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