What are the symptoms of acromegaly?
Acromegaly can affect different people in different ways, with a wide range of potential symptoms and associated health problems.1-3 These may develop slowly, so changes may not be obvious at first.2,4 Sometimes, family and friends notice differences before you do. Many people first attribute symptoms to normal ageing or everyday stress. If you have recently been diagnosed, you may have already experienced a long journey. This is very common, and you are not alone.
Roz’s story
Acromegaly symptoms and related health issues may include:1-3
If you think you may have acromegaly but are currently undiagnosed, it is important to see your doctor as soon as possible, so that your symptoms can be investigated. If you have been diagnosed with acromegaly, be sure to tell your doctor about any new or changing symptoms, so that your treatment can be adjusted as needed.
References
1. Colao A, et al. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2019;5:20.
2. Gadelha MR, et al. Endocr Rev 2019;40:268–332.
3. Melmed S. J Clin Invest 2009;119:3189–202.
4. Fleseriu M et al. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2022;10(11):804-826.