Signs & Symptoms
The following is a checklist of symptoms created by one of the major prescription companies. Acral symptoms affect the face and extremities. These symptoms include:
- A change in the face
- Protruding jaw
- Prominent forehead
- Wide bridge of the nose
- Widely spaced teeth
- Enlarged lips
- Enlarged hands or feet, often requiring a larger ring or shoe size
Number of acral symptoms checked Symptoms suggestive of acromegaly include:
- Snoring/Sleep Apnea
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Joint Pain
- Excessive Sweating
- Skin Changes (like skin tags)
- Tingling in arms or legs
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Loss of vision
- Milk Production (in men or women)
- Impotence
- Abnormal menstruation
Number of suggestive symptoms checked Conditions linked with acromegaly include:
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- Colon Polyps
Number of associated symptoms checked Add up the above numbers. If you or someone you love suffers at least: -1 acral symptom -3 or more suggestive symptoms AND -1 or more of the associated conditions, print this page and ask your doctor about receiving an IGF-1 test.
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