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Would gaining height in my 40s signal i have a disorder like triple xxx? i never had any developmental delays. i'm tall & getting taller. is it xxx?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not XXX: but more likely Growth Hormone ....(acromegaly) is an outside abnormality..... In any case have your Primary Care Provider check a few things and if appropriate refer you to a Board Certified ENDOCRINOLOGIST! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 9/12/2015

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