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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