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… the face, jaw, hands, and feet to grow larger than normal ( acromegaly ). Growth hormone can cause the release of other … or gigantism. See whether an adult has too much GH (acromegaly) or too little GH. Check treatment that uses … for you. High values High GH values may mean gigantism or acromegaly is present. These conditions are caused by a …
Medications
… Pegvisomant is used to treat a certain condition called acromegaly. Acromegaly occurs when the body makes too much growth … (such as surgery, radiation, other medications). Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as …
Medications
… lanreotide. Lanreotide is used to treat a condition called acromegaly that occurs when the body makes too much of a … have not been fully successful or cannot be used. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as … hormone to normal levels. This drug is not a cure for acromegaly. It is used for the long-term treatment of this …
Medications
… Octreotide is also used to treat a certain condition (acromegaly) that occurs when the body makes too much of a certain natural substance called growth hormone. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as … the normal ability to become pregnant in females with acromegaly who have infertility. Females of childbearing age …
Medications
… Octreotide is also used to treat a certain condition (acromegaly) that occurs when the body makes too much of a certain natural substance called growth hormone. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as … the normal ability to become pregnant in females with acromegaly who have infertility. Females of childbearing age …
Medications
… Uses Pasireotide is used to treat a certain condition (acromegaly) that occurs when the body makes too much of a certain natural substance called growth hormone. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as … Uses Pasireotide is used to treat a certain condition (acromegaly) that occurs when the body makes too much of a …
Medical tests
… underactive parathyroid glands (hypoparathyroidism), acromegaly , healing fractures, untreated diabetic … underactive parathyroid glands (hypoparathyroidism), acromegaly , healing fractures, untreated diabetic …
Medications
… is also used to treat high levels of growth hormone (acromegaly). Bromocriptine is an ergot medication that works … condition and response to treatment. For the treatment of acromegaly, the dosage is also based on the growth hormone … is also used to treat high levels of growth hormone (acromegaly). Bromocriptine is an ergot medication that works …
Medical tests
… as corticosteroids . Excess production of growth hormone ( acromegaly ). Low values A fasting glucose level below 2.2 … as corticosteroids . Excess production of growth hormone ( acromegaly ). Low values A fasting glucose level below 2.2 …
Health topics
… that may increase your risk include hypothyroidism and acromegaly . Prevention You can help prevent obstructive … that may increase your risk include hypothyroidism and acromegaly . Prevention You can help prevent obstructive …