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Aside from acromegaly are there any other endocrine disorders that would cause a 38 yr old to grow almost 3 inches out of blue w/ no other symptoms?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Acromegaly at 38: Highly unlikely to grow any taller at your age. If your comment about a 3 inch growth starting at age 38 is correct, I would appreciate getting some information from you and the doctor taking care of you. My career is Endocrinology and I can always learn something!

Dr Naghmi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Aside from acromegaly are there any other endocrine disorders that would cause a 38 yr old to grow almost 3 inches out of blue w/ no other symptoms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Naghmi and another doctor agreed

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If you grow taller in your late 30s is it just a small amt like 1/2 inch or can it be as much as 2-3 inches or so. Besides acromegaly what causes that?

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What would cause an adult to grow approx. 2 inches taller in height at age 35? Dont have acromegaly, so are there other conditions, etc. that would cause added height? There was no change in height from 20-35. Or is it not poss. to grow at 35?

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Is it true that 30-somethings with acromegaly WON'T grow any taller @ this age? Is that true even for those with just mild symptoms of the disease?

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I know acromegaly can cause added height in adulthood. But what other conditions/issues could add 2 or more inches after 38 w/.no other phys changes?

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What would cause out of blue growth spurts (2-3 in. In height) at 38, after being same height since early 20s? No other phys changes; no acromegaly.

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