Gigantism is a rare condition characterized by abnormal growth, specifically a significant increase in height, caused due to very high secretion of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland. Other common symptoms include delayed puberty, prominent forehead and jaws, abnormally large hands and feet, voice changes,
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Can I bring my insulin-like growth factor levels to normal?
Query: Hello doctor, Last year, I was diagnosed with a tumor in my pituitary gland. It was surgically treated six months back. Before surgery, my insulin-like growth factor 1 levels were around 1300, and after surgery, it dropped to 500. How to bring it to a standard level? Please help me with this, doctor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is an excess production of growth hormones despite pituitary resection surgery. I suggest you take (consult with a specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take medicines with their consent) tablet Bromocriptine 1.25 mg once a ... Read Full »
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