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GH: growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland located approximately behind the nose bridge which is prompted by the abnormal growth of a benign tumor which itself can also produce GH. The tumor can start growing anytime after puberty to the point of affecting eyesight by pushing against the optical nerve. The are many but very gradual visible signs of acromegaly. Most obvious are need for larger shoe size, outgrowing rings, bulging bones at the level of eyebrows, protruding jaw, etc Serious unseen effects are those on the cardiac system. According to available statistics, 98% of unchecked acromegaly sufferer do not live beyond 60 years old.
Since it is a relatively rare malady, it goes often unchecked by generalist.
Blood test can detect GH anomalies which can be confirmed by the tumor detected through MIR scanning.
Today's preferred treatment is surgical ablation of the tumor. Followed in some cases or proceeded or treated by a medical treatment: Sandostatin LAR, a monthly injection which may reduce the size of the tumor or hopefully when operating is not prescribed, keep the GH in check.
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∙ 13y agoThe hormone that causes excessive growth is HGH. Human growth hormone...
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∙ 11y agoWhen the anterior pituitary gland produce Growth Hormone excessively, this could result in gigantism.
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Is it bad to take growth hormone at the age of eighteen?
It can be. Growth hormone is only effective if taken when your bones are still growing. If you're completely done growing already and you take growth hormone, you could develop acromegaly, which will mean only your hands and face will grow and you'll look like a freak.Search Google Images for Acromegaly, you'll see what I mean.
What condition is characterized by the enlargement of the hands and feet resulting from the pituitary gland producing too much growth hormone after puberty?
Marfan's syndrome is characterized by acromegaly (abnormal enlargement of the hands and feet after puberty)Acromegaly is the name of the condition resulting from too much growth hormone release in adulthood. It results in abnormal growth of the bones and pronounced soft tissue. This results in a fairly proto-typical appearance of a large, bulging forehead, prominent cheekbones, a pronounced mandibular line and abnormally large hands and feet, in addition to other abnormalities. The vast majority of people with acromegaly are found to have a growth hormone secreting pituitary adenoma.
What hormone most directly responsible for metabolic rate?
Thyroid hormone
What hormones are in Lantern jaw and large hands and feet in adult?
Lantern jaw and large hands and feet in adults can be characteristic of acromegaly, a hormonal disorder caused by excessive growth hormone (GH) production in adulthood. This condition is usually the result of a noncancerous tumor in the pituitary gland, which controls hormone production. The excess GH leads to enlargement of bones and tissues, resulting in the lantern jaw, large hands, and feet commonly associated with acromegaly.
What hormone is responsible for producing blood?
The name of that hormone is erythropoietin. It is produced by your kidneys.
Acromegaly is the result of the hypersecretion hormone true or false?
Acromegaly is the result of hypersecretion of growth hormone
The hormonal disorder that results from too much growth hormone in adults is known as?
acromegaly
What Ergogenic aids increase the risk of acromegaly?
Growth Hormone
An excess of growth hormone in an adult results in?
Giagantism: An overabundance of growth hormone during childhood leads to giagantism. It is a very rare condition that may results from a tumor of the cells that produce growth hormone.
What is the term for abnormal increase in height due to an excess of growth hormone?
by taking viagara
Is it bad to take growth hormone at the age of eighteen?
It can be. Growth hormone is only effective if taken when your bones are still growing. If you're completely done growing already and you take growth hormone, you could develop acromegaly, which will mean only your hands and face will grow and you'll look like a freak.Search Google Images for Acromegaly, you'll see what I mean.
What is wrong with a person who has gigantism or acromegaly?
A person with gigantism or acromegaly has an excess amount of growth hormone, and grows too much, which not only makes that person very tall, but also somewhat distorts their body proportions.
What happens in the body when a person has acromegaly?
the pituitary continues to release GH and ignores signals from the hypothalamus. In the liver, GH causes production of a hormone called insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which is responsible for growth throughout the body
What is the medical term meaning hormonal disorder that results from the pituitary gland producing too much growth hormone in adults?
Acromegaly
What condition is characterized by the enlargement of the hands and feet resulting from the pituitary gland producing too much growth hormone after puberty?
Marfan's syndrome is characterized by acromegaly (abnormal enlargement of the hands and feet after puberty)Acromegaly is the name of the condition resulting from too much growth hormone release in adulthood. It results in abnormal growth of the bones and pronounced soft tissue. This results in a fairly proto-typical appearance of a large, bulging forehead, prominent cheekbones, a pronounced mandibular line and abnormally large hands and feet, in addition to other abnormalities. The vast majority of people with acromegaly are found to have a growth hormone secreting pituitary adenoma.
What is the Medical terminology for man who keeps on growing?
Acromegaly is the medical term for abnormal secretion of growth hormone after puberty. This can result in abnormal growth.
What does over secretion of the human growth hormone during childhood cause?
In children (where the epiphyseal growth plate has not fused yet), it can lead to gigantism In adults (closed epiphyseal growth plate in bones), it leads to acromegaly.
