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What are the symptoms  of acromegaly?


The name acromegaly comes from the Greek words for “extremities” and “enlargement,” reflecting one of its most  common symptoms—the abnormal growth  of the hands and feet. Swelling  of the hands and feet is often an early feature, with patients noticing  a change in ring or shoe size, particularly shoe width. Gradually, bone changes alter the patient’s facial features: The brow and lower jaw protrude, the nasal bone enlarges, and the teeth space out.
Overgrowth of bone and cartilage often leads to arthritis. When tissue thickens, it may trap nerves, causing carpal tunnel syndrome, which results in numbness and weakness
  of the hands. Body organs, including the heart, may enlarge. 


Other symptoms of acromegaly include 
  joint  aches 
  thick,  coarse, oily skin 
  skin  tags 
  enlarged  lips, nose, and tongue 
  deepening  of the voice due to enlarged sinuses and vocal cords 
  sleep  apnea  is suggested by abnormal breathing patterns during sleep due to obstruction  of the airway 
  excessive  sweating  and skin odor 
  fatigue  and weakness 
  headaches
  impaired  vision
 
  abnormalities   of the menstrual cycle  and sometimes breast discharge in women 
  erectile  dysfunction in men 
  decreased libido
• 
  Diabetes mellitus
•  Hypertension
•  Macroglossia enlarged tongue
•   Enlarging hands
•  Brow and lower jaw protrusion
•  Enlarging feet
•  Heart failure 

  

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