Did You Know!
Growth Disorders Can Affect Adults, Not Just Children
Many people assume growth disorders only impact children, but some continue into adulthood or develop later in life. For example, acromegaly occurs when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone after the growth plates have closed. Instead of growing taller, adults experience enlargement of the hands, feet, jaw, and internal organs. Because symptoms develop gradually, diagnosis is often delayed by several years.
