Acromegaly
Alternate Names : Hyperpituitarism
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Acromegaly develops slowly. In many people, the changes
are so slow that they are not noticed for years. Some
of the signs and symptoms of acromegaly include:
coarse body hair
deep, husky voice
erectile dysfunction
exaggerated facial features
excessive sweating
and often an offensive body odor
headaches
irregular menstrual cycles
irritability
joint pain
protrusion of the jaw
swelling of the hands and feet
thickening of the ribs, creating a barrel chest
weakness in the arms and legs
widening of spaces between teeth
widening of the fingers and toes
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