Treatment for growth hormone disorder. (Updates).(Brief Article) From: FDA Consumer | Date: July 1, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 U.S. Government Printing Office. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Acromegaly, a potentially life-threatening disease triggered by an excess of growth hormone, causes headaches, profuse sweating, swelling, joint disorders, changes in facial features, and enlarged hands, feet, and jaw. If untreated, people with acromegaly often have a shortened life span because of heart and respiratory diseases, diabetes, and cancer.

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