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Are there any other conditions besides acromegaly where adults, 15 years past puberty, have excessive growth hormone? do those cause height increase?

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Dr. James Goodrich
Dr. James Goodrichanswered
Neurosurgery 39 years experience
Acromegaly: Acromegaly is most commonly associated with excessive growth hormone production and this can continue well past puberty. A consultation with an endocrinologist would be helpful for further advice.
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Last updated Mar 28, 2014

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