Signs and symptoms of acromegaly manifest over a very long period. Acromegaly progresses slowly and symptoms could take even a decade to surface. It is difficult even for close family members to detect these symptoms until they develop fully and are visible clearly.
<p><strong>Signs and Symptoms of Acromegaly</strong></p>
<p>New York (USA), June 21, 2013</p>
<p><strong>Acromegaly: Signs and Symptoms</strong></p>
<p>Signs and symptoms of acromegaly manifest over a very long period. Acromegaly progresses slowly and symptoms could take even a decade to surface. It is difficult even for close family members to detect these symptoms until they develop fully and are visible clearly.</p>
<p>Acromegaly symptoms can be broadly classified into two groups:</p>
<p>1. Symptoms due to excess secretion of growth hormone or insulin growth factor-I by pituitary gland:</p>
<p>&#8211; Swelling of hands and fingers<br />
&#8211; Swelling of feet and their fingers<br />
&#8211; Thickening of facial features like nose and lips<br />
&#8211; Thickening of skin especially of palms and soles<br />
&#8211; Excessive sweating<br />
&#8211; Swelling of tongue<br />
&#8211; Joint pains accompanied by stiffness and swelling<br />
&#8211; Spreading out of teeth with wider gaps in between<br />
&#8211; Numbness and pain in wrists and hands<br />
&#8211; Oily skin or acne<br />
&#8211; Swelling of neck<br />
&#8211; Protruding lower jaw and brow<br />
&#8211; Difficulty in sleeping due to obstructive sleep apnea<br />
&#8211; Increased fatigue<br />
&#8211; Severe snoring<br />
&#8211; Enlargement of extremities due o swelling of soft tissue<br />
&#8211; Deepening of voice due to vocal cord enlargement<br />
&#8211; Enlarged tongue<br />
&#8211; Excessive body odor<br />
&#8211; Enlarged chest<br />
&#8211; Enlargement of internal organs like heart, liver, kidneys, and spleen<br />
&#8211; Skull expansion around forehead<br />
&#8211; Protrusion of brow<br />
&#8211; Excessive height disproportionate to age, especially in children<br />
&#8211; Muscular weakness<br />
&#8211; Small skin outgrowths or skin tags</p>
<p>2. Symptoms due to increasing size of tumor</p>
<p>&#8211; Persistent and recurring headaches<br />
&#8211; Visual imparities<br />
&#8211; Partial loss of vision in one or both eyes<br />
&#8211; Disruption in production of other hormones<br />
&#8211; Changes in menstrual cycles in women<br />
&#8211; Impotence in men</p>
<p>Acromegaly often leads to difficult medical conditions in some persons. These medical conditions include diabetes, cardiovascular ailments, hypertension, and increased incidence of colonic polyps leading to adeno-carcinoma of colon. Symptoms in such conditions include:</p>
<p>&#8211; Increased thirst<br />
&#8211; Irritability<br />
&#8211; Increased urination<br />
&#8211; Breathlessness<br />
&#8211; Bouts of tiredness<br />
&#8211; Fainting<br />
&#8211; Chest pain<br />
&#8211; Weakness and fatigue<br />
&#8211; Rapid heart beat<br />
&#8211; Inability to exercise</p>
<p>If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor immediately for a complete and thorough diagnosis.</p>
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