Patient's question:
Before, a bottle of height increase medicine was taken over three months. And have you tried taking two pills of Viagra a day? I need to carefully check, what kind of careful checks are needed to check my acromegaly. It is said that GH testing, combined with a head X-ray check, is useful for early detection.Doctor's answer:
Acromegaly refers to a condition caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone in the body. Before adulthood, it is known as gigantism, while after adulthood, it is referred to as acromegaly. The primary affected area is the pituitary gland. Common symptoms include facial changes, enlargement of the ends of fingers and toes, thickened skin, enlarged internal organs, and bone and joint disorders. For patients suspected of having acromegaly, clinical diagnosis typically begins with a qualitative assessment, including blood tests for GH (growth hormone) and IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-1). Simultaneously, localization studies are conducted, such as bone and soft tissue imaging exams. Ultrasound, CT, and MRI provide relatively accurate measurements, while X-rays may have some errors.