An American woman who was suffering from a rare hormonal disorder has been at least provided with some relief after undergoing twin surgeries
Acromegaly - Causes Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis
Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.
Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.
After undergoing an MRI scan, it was revealed that her brain contained a big tumor that was responsible for overproduction of the growth hormone. While the two surgeries and the medication plan has stopped her growth, Angus revealed that she will remain unusually large for woman and is now looking forward to beat the doctors’ prediction that she will die before she completes 40 years.
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Human Growth Hormone (HGH) - Preview
Human growth hormone, otherwise known as somatotropin, stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and bone regeneration.
Human growth hormone, otherwise known as somatotropin, stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and bone regeneration.
Achondroplasia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder of bone growth that causes short-limbed dwarfism. It occurs due to mutations in a single gene called the FGFR3.
Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder of bone growth that causes short-limbed dwarfism. It occurs due to mutations in a single gene called the FGFR3.
