What is Acromegaly? https://healthery.com/health/acromegaly/ Presented by healthery.com Acromegaly is a rare hormonal condition that causes adult bone deformity. As well as many complications of the internal organs and muscles. It usually begins between the ages of 30 and 50. It occurs when the pituitary gland overproduces growth hormone (GH). The overproduction of GH is a result of a benign tumor on the pituitary gland. However, it can be caused by tumors in other areas of the body. GH travels via the blood to the liver and produces the growth hormone: IGF-I. Other types of GH causes the release of more growth hormones. Both result in the overgrowth of bone and soft tissues. What are the Symptoms of Acromegaly? Limb weakness, abnormally large feet & hands, headaches, and vision problems. As well as hypertension, protruding jaw, barrel chest, skin tags, and fatigue. How is Acromegaly Treated? First there’s a physical exam, GH test, and a growth hormone suppression test. Each test is used to confirm Acromegaly. Surgery to remove a pituitary gland tumor is performed through the nose. Which is an endoscopic surgical method. What are some other treatments? Since tumors are usually found in late-stage, removal is not usually successful. It usually takes a combination of other treatments, such as: Hormone blocking medication and radiation treatments. Radiation is used to suppress and destroy remaining tumor cells. When left untreated, life expectancy can be greatly reduced. No known prevention exists for Acromegaly. However, early treatment can reduce the severity of symptoms. Early treatment can potentially avoid life-threatening complications. Website: https://healthery.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthery Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyHealthery