What is Acromegaly
Acromegaly (from Greek akros "high" and megas "large" - extremities enlargement) is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (hGH). ...
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Acromegaly Treatments
| Treatment | Description | Reviewed by | Helps | |
 | Octreotide | Octreotide (brand name Sandostatin, Novartis Pharmaceuticals) is an octapeptide that ... Read Reviews | 57 Members | 83% of the time |
| Dostinex | Cabergoline (brand names Dostinex® and Cabaser®), a lysergic acid amide derivative,... Read Reviews | 7 Members | 60% of the time |
| Surgery, Brain | Neurosurgery is the surgical discipline focused on treating those central, peripheral... Read Reviews | 5 Members | 100% of the time |
| Parlodel | Bromocriptine, an ergoline derivative, is a dopamine agonist that is used in the trea... Read Reviews | 3 Members | 67% of the time |
| Psychotherapy | Psychotherapy is a range of techniques which use only dialog and communication and wh... Read Reviews | 1 Member | |
| Paxil | Paroxetine or paroxetine hydrochloride is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (S... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Physical Therapy | Physical Therapy is an allied health profession concerned with the assessment, diagno... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Prednisone | Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug which is usually taken orally and can b... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Surgery | Surgery is the medical specialty that treats diseases or injuries by operative manual... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Support from Friends & Family | The support and encouragement of friends and family can have a very powerful effect o... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Prayer | Prayer is an active effort to communicate with a deity or spirit either to offer prai... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Testosterone | Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group. Testosterone is primarily ... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| DailyStrength | DailyStrength.org is an online health network of people sharing their advice, treatme... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Gamma Knife | In medicine, the Leksell Gamma Knife is a neurosurgical device used to treat brain tu... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 0% of the time |
