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If i have an undiagnosed growth hormone oversecretion from the pituitary or somewhere else would i have any other symptoms than just getting taller?

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Dr. Gary Richardson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Rare disorders: Growth hormone (GH) oversecretion occurring after puberty (acromegaly) is not associated with growing taller. The long bones fuse at puberty, and can no longer elongate. Instead, cartilage and other soft tissues sensitive GH enlarge. So facial features change, the tongue gets bigger, hands and feet get bigger. Other symptoms can include excessive sweating, headache, snoring & sleepiness.

Answered 10/6/2015

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