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First documentGigantism: Causes, Symptoms and TreatmentOpen original ↗
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Second documentRole of Hormones in the Human Body - Oncquest Blog- Your Health GuideOpen original ↗
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Symptoms and Causes of Gigantism
Signs and Symptoms of Gigantism: 1. Excessive growth in height is the main sign. 2. Physical features can include a prominent forehead and jaw, gaps between teeth, thickening of facial features, and large hands and feet.
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Second paragraph29 words
Hormones and Their Functions
1. Growth Hormone (GH): GH, produced by the pituitary gland, stimulates growth and development during childhood. It also plays a role in maintaining tissue and organ health in adults.
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Diagnosing Gigantism
2. Healthcare providers suspect gigantism when a child’s height is three standard deviations above the normal average for their age and sex or two standard deviations above the adjusted average based on their biological parents’ height.
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Second paragraph29 words
Hormones and Their Functions
1. Growth Hormone (GH): GH, produced by the pituitary gland, stimulates growth and development during childhood. It also plays a role in maintaining tissue and organ health in adults.
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Symptoms and Causes of Gigantism
Causes of Gigantism: 1. The primary cause is a benign tumor (pituitary adenoma) on the pituitary gland that releases too much growth hormone (GH). 2. Gigantism can also be caused by pituitary hyperplasia, where the pituitary gland becomes enlarged.
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Second paragraph29 words
Hormones and Their Functions
1. Growth Hormone (GH): GH, produced by the pituitary gland, stimulates growth and development during childhood. It also plays a role in maintaining tissue and organ health in adults.
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Possible Complications of Gigantism Treatment
Complications and Risks of Gigantism Treatment: 1. Hypopituitarism : Around 60% of individuals treated for gigantism develop hypopituitarism, which requires hormone replacement therapy. 2. Surgery Complications : Surgical removal of pituitary tumors can lead to bleeding, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, meningitis, and sodium-water imbalance.
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Second paragraph29 words
Hormones and Their Functions
1. Growth Hormone (GH): GH, produced by the pituitary gland, stimulates growth and development during childhood. It also plays a role in maintaining tissue and organ health in adults.