Mar 12, 2025 · Acromegaly is a rare condition in adults that causes some bones, organs and other tissue to grow bigger. A small gland in the brain called the pituitary gland drives these changes by making too much growth hormone.

Mar 12, 2025 · Treatment. Acromegaly treatment aims to improve symptoms and treat or prevent complications. The goal is to lower growth hormone and IGF-1 back to their proper levels and keep them there.

Feb 6, 2024 · Ilustración que muestra a una persona con acromegalia. Los síntomas de la acromegalia incluyen el agrandamiento de la cara y las manos. Los cambios en la cara pueden hacer que el hueso de la ceja y el hueso maxilar inferior sobresalgan, y …

Symptoms of acromegaly include an enlarged face and hands. Changes to the face may cause the brow bone and lower jaw to jut out, and the nose and lips to get larger.

Mar 22, 2024 · Angina symptoms include chest pain and discomfort. The chest pain or discomfort may feel like: Burning. Fullness. Pressure. Squeezing. Pain also may be felt in the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back.