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At complete loss docs can't figure out why i had 2 growth spurts at 39 & 41 totaling nearly 3 inches. anyone ever see this before & what was the cause?
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Growth: If you haven't seen an endocrinologist, see one. Wonder if there is a growth hormone issue.
Answered 9/17/2015
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Abnormal "growth": It is completely ABNORMAL for an adult to "grow" in height. This could be a serious sign of a pituitary gland (located in your brain) tumor secreting TOO MUCH growth hormone (HGH). If your doctor has not considered this, consult an ENDOCRINOLOGIST who specializes in these disorders. You may need lab tests to check the hormone levels and a CT scan of your brain to evaluate your pituitary gland.
Answered 9/17/2015
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