{"id":56235,"date":"2025-08-08T18:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=56235"},"modified":"2025-08-11T12:15:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T06:45:40","slug":"acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Acromegaly Disease: Don\u2019t Ignore These Hidden Growth Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acromegaly is a rare but serious health condition that causes excessive growth in bones and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft tissues, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as the hands, feet, and face. This happens due to an excessive production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland, located in the brain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more to understand how this condition affects an individual. Additionally, learn about its symptoms, complications, and available medical treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#What_Is_Acromegaly\" >What Is Acromegaly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Key_Symptoms_and_Complications_of_Acromegaly_Disease\" >Key Symptoms and Complications of Acromegaly Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#How_Is_Acromegaly_Diagnosed\" >How Is Acromegaly Diagnosed?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Blood_Tests\" >Blood Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Imaging_Tests\" >Imaging Tests<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Acromegaly_Medical_Treatment_Options\" >Acromegaly Medical Treatment Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Surgery\" >Surgery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Medications\" >Medications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Radiation_Therapy\" >Radiation Therapy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Acromegaly_Therapy_and_Long-Term_Care\" >Acromegaly Therapy and Long-Term Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/acromegaly-disease-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#To_Sum_Up\" >To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Acromegaly\"><\/span><strong>What Is Acromegaly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acromegaly meaning comes from the two Greek words: \u201cmegas\u201d = large and \u201cakron\u201d = extremity. It refers to the enlargement of the hands, feet, and facial features.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56248\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-1-4-400x311.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Acromegaly?\" width=\"722\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-1-4-400x311.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-1-4-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-1-4.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinically, acromegal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s a hormonal disorder that occurs when the pituitary gland produces excessive growth hormone (GH), typically due to a tumour of the pituitary gland. GH then triggers overproduction of another hormone called IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1), which is responsible for the abnormal growth of soft tissues and bones in this condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acromegaly typically occurs after the growth plates have fused in adults, distinguishing it from gigantism, which typically occurs before the growth plates are fused, as per <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK431086\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">StatPearls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 It is usually diagnosed in men around the age of 40 and in women around 45.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56244\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DYK-20-400x111.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting fact about acromegaly condition\" width=\"732\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DYK-20-400x111.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DYK-20-768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DYK-20.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Symptoms_and_Complications_of_Acromegaly_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Key Symptoms and Complications of Acromegaly Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acromegaly symptoms can change the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appearanc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The changes may start slowly and remain unnoticed for long periods. The most noticeable physical signs and symptoms are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56247\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-1-400x311.jpg\" alt=\"Symptoms and Complications of Acromegaly Disease\" width=\"731\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-1-400x311.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-1-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Image-2-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enlarged hands and feet (you may outgrow your shoes and gloves)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oddly broad jaw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enlarged tongue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular menstrual cycles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in women<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or erectile dysfuncti<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on in men<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acromegaly can affect your health and metabolism, further causing these complications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint pain and swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deeper voice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue and muscle weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive sweating and body odour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches and vision problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thickening of skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstructed breathing, snoring<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the acromegaly growth hormone surge is not treated, it can lead to other hormonal health issues, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colon polyps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Acromegaly_Diagnosed\"><\/span><strong>How Is Acromegaly Diagnosed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of acromegaly typically appear late in life, which can delay diagnosis. If you suspect unusual growth, your healthcare provider may recommend the following tests to detect and define acromegaly\u2019s health markers:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blood_Tests\"><\/span><b>Blood Tests<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated IGF-1 is a strong indicator of acromegaly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The growth hormone levels should usually decrease after drinking a glucose drink, but remain elevated in the case of acromegaly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Imaging_Tests\"><\/span><b>Imaging Tests<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MRI scans can be performed to detect the tumours in the pituitary gland. X-ray tests would be required to assess bone health.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acromegaly_Medical_Treatment_Options\"><\/span><strong>Acromegaly Medical Treatment Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many treatment options for acromegaly. The doctor will proceed with the right treatment after considering your symptoms. These treatment options are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surgery\"><\/span>Surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is often the first line of treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgeons remove the pituitary tumour through the nose or upper mouth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an potentially cu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">re acromegaly disease if the entire tumour is removed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medications\"><\/span>Medications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Octreotide, lanreotide, etc., to block GH release.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GH receptor antagonists to block GH from acting in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other drugs to lower GH in some patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Radiation_Therapy\"><\/span>Radiation Therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is useful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after a failed surgery and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when medicines are not fully effective.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can help reduce GH levels over the years (roughly 5 to 15 years, reports <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7774757\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCBI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most concerning question that remains is, \u201cCan acromegaly be cured?\u201d The answer is yes. In many cases, the tumour is very small and can be easily removed with surgery. Post surgery, the person might be put on medication to manage hormone levels. Read the next section for more information on after-treatment care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acromegaly_Therapy_and_Long-Term_Care\"><\/span><strong>Acromegaly Therapy and Long-Term Care<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the medical treatments, those with treated acromegaly disease require ongoing therapy to manage symptoms and minimise complications. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular endocrine check-ups (every 6\u201312 months)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart and diabetic health monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep monitoring to check for sleep apnea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint and bone health assessment for arthritis-like symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/insulin-resistance-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/\">Insulin Resistance Meaning: Its Symptoms, Causes and Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span><strong>To Sum Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acromegaly is caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. This disease may be rare, but it can be tricky, as it often goes unnoticed for years. It usually develops later in life, in the 40s. The key symptoms are prominently odd growth of hands, jaw, nose, and deep voice. Other symptoms include headaches, joint pain, or fatigue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to seek medical advice and avoid hormonal and physical complications. With surgery, medication, and radiation therapy, it can be managed effectively, allowing individuals to lead healthy lives.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acromegaly is a rare but serious health condition that causes excessive growth in bones and other soft tissues, such as the hands, feet, and face. This happens due to an excessive production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland, located in the brain. Read more to understand how this condition affects an individual. 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