Acromegaly (cont.)
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- Acromegaly Overview
- Acromegaly Causes
- Acromegaly Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Acromegaly Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
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- Synonyms and Keywords
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Prevention
There is no known way to prevent acromegaly. Early detection is the best hope of preventing severe symptoms and complications.
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Acromegaly »
Increased and unregulated growth hormone (GH) production, usually caused by a GH-secreting pituitary tumor (somatotroph tumor), characterizes acromegaly.
