What is acromegaly syndrome?
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results from too much growth hormone (GH) in the body. It is most often diagnosed in middle-aged adults, although symptoms can appear at any age.
How do members experience acromegaly syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with acromegaly syndrome*
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for acromegaly syndrome*
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Who has acromegaly syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 18 | |
| 50s | 26 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 28 | |
| Female | 59 |
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