Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My very low reading of igf-1 is being investigated by glucagon test and mri. if the cause of low igf-1is malabsorption, will these tests show this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Test: The testing is to see if your growth hormone access is intact. This includes your hypothalamus, pituitary and then your liver which is where IGF 1 comes from. The test will not assess malabsorption.
Answered 6/24/2016
1.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Had poor cortisol& growhormone response to glucagon stim test.Could poor response be due to nutritional deficiencies?How could I confirm. Cort&GH low.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Less common causes of mildly elevated igf-1. Not pregnant, MRI negative for tumor. No heavy weightlifting or supplements. Thanks!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What causes a violent reaction to MRI Glucagon contrast? Lose all color. Shaking. Vomiting. Horrible cramps. Rapid heart rate. Sweating.
If an MRI scan is unable to show a dramatic significant loss of neurons what tests or investigations would , so it is clear to see?
A gp the last few months has ordered multiple blood tests due to having hypoglycemic episodes. It consistently shows an abnormal low glucagon level. Im non diabetic. Not aware of lows. Cant get in w/ an endocrinologist & shes not sure what to do?
Failed 5 IGF-1/acromegaly tests from 2% to 25% over upper normal range. is GH suppression test or dynamic pituitary MRI best nest step?
No clinical features of Acromegaly, failing many IGF-1 tests as high as 40% above high range. passed OGTT easily as GH below .1. is brain MRI needed?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
