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Acromegaly
A metabolic disorder caused by too much growth hormone being released in the body. This makes the bones grow larger than normal, causing large hands, feet, and a thickening of the skin and joint tissues, among other symptoms.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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