How the "Acromegaly" Disease Causes Diabetes
Did you know that there are certain hormones that can cause diabetes? We are not talking about viral infections here.
Although viral infection is the number one common cause for triggering diabetes, our very own body's hormones are sometimes responsible.
These hormones serve to help us to function properly.
But sometimes, a tumor forms on a particular gland.
Glands that were producing hormones normally are suddenly producing much more, due to the tumor.
One such tumor disease is 'acromegaly'.
'Acromegaly' It is the disease where the benign tumor of the pituitary gland in the brain is involved.
The pituitary gland produces excessive quantities of growth hormone in this case.
It is also known as 'HGH' or human growth hormone.
Growth hormone is actually important for the natural growth of the bones.
But because of 'acromegaly', excessive growth hormone is produced.
This leads to diabetes, as well as other conditions.
'Acromegaly' is a rare disease actually.
Doctors have to take years before concluding on it diagnosis.
If you have any of the symptoms below, then you must see your doctor immediately because these are the symptoms of the 'acromegaly' disease.
Diagnosing 'acromegaly' Doctors will test you by measuring your growth hormones level.
This is further confirmed by an X-ray of the pituitary gland, in which the tumor is present.
Treating 'acromegaly' The tumor can be surgically removed.
If not, then there are several medications that can bring the excessive growth hormone back to normal levels.
Often times, this would work and prevent diabetes from fully developing.
Although viral infection is the number one common cause for triggering diabetes, our very own body's hormones are sometimes responsible.
These hormones serve to help us to function properly.
But sometimes, a tumor forms on a particular gland.
Glands that were producing hormones normally are suddenly producing much more, due to the tumor.
One such tumor disease is 'acromegaly'.
'Acromegaly' It is the disease where the benign tumor of the pituitary gland in the brain is involved.
The pituitary gland produces excessive quantities of growth hormone in this case.
It is also known as 'HGH' or human growth hormone.
Growth hormone is actually important for the natural growth of the bones.
But because of 'acromegaly', excessive growth hormone is produced.
This leads to diabetes, as well as other conditions.
'Acromegaly' is a rare disease actually.
Doctors have to take years before concluding on it diagnosis.
If you have any of the symptoms below, then you must see your doctor immediately because these are the symptoms of the 'acromegaly' disease.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (weakness of the wrist)
- Lots of sweating
- Erectile dysfunction and impotence or infertility in men and women respectively
- Tiredness or fatigue
- Facial and nose bones enlarging
- Headaches
- Hands and feet begin to swell
Diagnosing 'acromegaly' Doctors will test you by measuring your growth hormones level.
This is further confirmed by an X-ray of the pituitary gland, in which the tumor is present.
Treating 'acromegaly' The tumor can be surgically removed.
If not, then there are several medications that can bring the excessive growth hormone back to normal levels.
Often times, this would work and prevent diabetes from fully developing.
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