Acromegaly: Causes | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Acromegalyisararehormonalconditionthatresultsfromanexcessamountofgrowthhormone(GH)inthebody.TheextraamountofGHcausesexcessgrowth​ ...

What Is Acromegaly?

Acromegaly is a rare hormonal condition that results from an excess amount of growth hormone (GH) in the body. The extra amount of GH causes excess growth in the bones and soft tissues of the body. Children with the condition can grow to abnormal heights. They may also have an exaggerated bone structure. Acromegaly mostly affects the arms, legs, and face.

The symptoms of acromegaly can be difficult to detect since they usually develop slowly over time. For example, you may notice over a period of several months that you have a ring that feels increasingly tight on your finger and one day it no longer fits. You may also find that you need to go up a size in shoes if you have this condition.

Common symptoms of acromegaly are: