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Acromegaly Definition
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What is acromegaly?
A person with acromegaly continues to produce growth hormone after normal growth has been completed. Growth hormone is produced in the pituitary gland. ![]() What are the symptoms of acromegaly? The symptoms of acromegaly include a gradual enlargement of the body, including the hands, feet, skull, face, and jaw. How does the doctor treat acromegaly? Acromegaly is treated with medications that suppress growth hormone production as well as radiation therapy. Surgery may be an option in some patients. Continue to Acromegaly Incidence
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