Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency

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Also known as:  AGHD

 

Description

Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency Syndrome is a condition characterized by abnormally low (deficient) levels of release of Human Growth Hormone (hGH) - AGHD normally only afflicts adults.  AGHD patients have an abnormally low or undetectable hGH levels that mimic the normal age-related decline in hGH production/release, but in an accelerated manner.

 

These Substances Alleviate AGHD

Hormones

 Supplemental, exogenous Human Growth Hormone (hGH) is administered to AGHD patients in order to restore normal levels of hGH.

 

Symptoms of AGHD

Metabolism

 Above-normal quantities of Adipose Tissue are found in AGHD patients.

 

Musculoskeletal System

 Decreased Bone mass may occur as a symptom of AGHD.

 Muscular Atrophy and reduced Muscle strength may occur as symptoms of AGHD.

 

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