Patient's question:
Previously suffered from acromegaly and has been undergoing treatment. The final outcome has been relatively ideal. However, recently, I noticed some symptoms similar to those when the disease first began, which made me very anxious. I went to the hospital for a follow-up examination, but the results have not been available yet. I am wondering if this disease might flare up again?Doctor's answer:
Acromegaly may occur, and patients need to monitor the levels of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 regularly to prevent recurrence. If the condition recurs, the first step is to examine whether the patient has indications for reoperation. If surgery is possible, it can be performed again to treat the condition. If surgery is not feasible, medication treatment and radiation therapy can be implemented to reduce the patient's suffering and minimize the severity of the disease.