What is acromegaly syndrome?

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results from too much growth hormone (GH) in the body. It is most often diagnosed in middle-aged adults, although symptoms can appear at any age.

How do members experience acromegaly syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with acromegaly syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for acromegaly syndrome*

Who has acromegaly syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 11
40s 17
50s 26
60s 20
70+ 7

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 27
Female 58