What are the symptoms of acromegaly?

Symptoms of ACROMEGALY are: (1) Headache. (2) Hands and feet became larger, hence rings and shoes do not fit. (3) Change in facial appearance / features. (4) Poor peripheral vision. (5) Abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late

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Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.

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Learn more about Acromegaly

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is acromegaly?

A condition caused by abnormally high levels of growth hormone in the blood. It is usually caused by benign (non-cancerous) tumors in the brain.

Symptoms of acromegaly

Headache
Hands and feet became larger, hence rings and shoes do not fit
Change in facial appearance / features
Poor peripheral vision
Abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late

Questions your doctor may ask to check for acromegaly

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose acromegaly

Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Have your hands or feet become larger recently (e.g. unable to fit into shoes or rings)
Have you noticed any changes in your facial feature recently?
Do you feel that people or cars suddenly appear in your field of vision?
Do you have abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late

Treatment for acromegaly

Treatment usually aims to remove the tumor and stop its effects - this can be done by surgery or radiation therapy. Medications can also be given to shrink the tumor and block the effects of high growth hormone levels.

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