A 33-year old woman in Las Vegas who is suffering from gigantism revealed that she has finally stopped growing for the first time in 10 years.
Acromegaly - Causes Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis
Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.
Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.
After continuous growth for nearly a decade, her mother Karin Strutynski, told news station KTNV that her daughter has finally stopped growing. “For the first time ever, Tanya’s blood level for her disease fits in the normal range. If we can keep her in the normal range, she may be able to stop growing. That means doctors could better manage her pain and possibly prolong her life. We can't reverse the damage, but we can stop it”, she said.
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Human growth hormone, otherwise known as somatotropin, stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and bone regeneration.
Human growth hormone, otherwise known as somatotropin, stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and bone regeneration.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy can be likened to an ‘oasis in the desert’ for women in the throes of menopause.
Hormone Replacement Therapy can be likened to an ‘oasis in the desert’ for women in the throes of menopause.
