Acromegaly booklet
Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly in this in-depth information booklet. This resource is useful for anyone who is newly-diagnosed with this condition. It can help you, or others, find out more about what acromegaly is and how it affects you.
This booklet covers:
- What acromegaly is
- Symptoms of acromegaly
- How acromegaly is diagnosed
- Treatment of acromegaly, including surgery, radiotherapy and medication
- Treatment side effects
- Long-term care of acromegaly
- Living with acromegaly
- Common questions
This booklet was last updated in October 2024. It is due to be reviewed in October 2027.
This booklet is accredited by the Patient Information Forum for trusted health information.
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