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.