Gigantism

In theory, would it be possible for an individual to suffer from both Gigantism and Dwarfism? A person could be born with the genetic disorder "Achondroplasia," resulting in their dwarfism. Later in that persons life, a somatotrophic pituitary adenoma could form in their brain, resulting in "Acromegaly," or pituitary gigantism. I imagined what this person would look like and to be honest, it doesnt look pretty. With both disorders, they wouldn't live very long. Have there been any cases of this on record? Of a person suffering from both dwarfism and gigantism?

If a male with gigantism were to pee on a pregnancy test, would it show up at pregnant? Home pregnancy tests test for human growth hormone, and people who have gigantism have too much human growth hormone. So would it still work?

Are people who suffer from gigantism often mentally challenged? Yesterday, I heard on television a story of a 2,52m giant, and they told he had mental limitations due to his disease. Is this always (or most always) the case with people who suffer from gigantism?

How has the endocrine system gone wrong in these conditions: Diabetes 1, Diabetes 2, Goiters, and Gigantism? How has the endocrine system gone wrong in these conditions: Diabetes 1, Diabetes 2, Goiters, and Gigantism?

Island dwarfism and gigantism: why these phenomenons can both exist in the same habitat? Dwarf elephants in Sicily and Crete, and the 3 metres high Moa birds in New Zealand. Komodo dragon from Timor, and the little Honshū Wolf in Japan. Opposite phenomenons on islands. Why this can happen?

hormone that is usually implicated in the genesis of pituitary gigantism? What is the hormone that is usually implicated in the genesis of pituitary gigantism?

How should I start a paper about Gigantism? I need to write this paper and I have no idea how to start it.

what are some signs of gigantism? I just turned 15, I am like 5'11, and my fingers are really big. I have watched some shows about gigantism, but I want to know more about the symptoms and how it can be treated.

What is the difference between Gigantism and Macrosomia? The question is kind of self explanatory, haha.

What is the difference between some one with gigantism that is 7ft and over and a naturally tall person that? height? I heard some people are naturally tall.The tall chinese guy was told by his doctors that nothing is wrong with him and he is naturally tall.

Name some reasons why Island gigantism happens? There is this thing called Island gigantism. I am not sure why it happens. Name some reasons why it would happen in an animal. It is when an organism becomes bigger on an island. This has happened to Elephant Birds, the Giant Lemur, Komodo Dragons(which can explain why they are the biggest lizard), and the Giant Tortoises.

Do you agree with gigantism or pituitary tumor? I keep coming back to gigantism, but really think tumor. Increase in Growth Hormone, decrease in Thyroid, cortisone and testerone. Any thoughts?

Does acromegaly or gigantism lead to penile enlargement? Acquired or congenital excess of growth hormone leads to enlargement of tissue. Does this mean that penis size is also augmented?

How did robert wadlow grow was it human growth hormone or Pituitary Gigantism or Acromegaly please? please i want to know so badly

I have gigantism and I never stop growin, isnt growth based on genetics? I always grow 3 inches ever since I was 8 years. Now Im 6'8 and I weigh 265 lbs caus of my big ass bones. Im now 14 and Im definitely trying out for basketball even though I suck because size matters after all such as dunking and trucking. But iam worried and I want to stop growing. Why is life like this? Short people want to be tall and tall people want to be short. Fat people want to be thin and thin people want to be fat. Life sucks.

is there any solutions for gigantism?is there any medicines to stop being tall?or is there any exercise? I am 6 feet 3 inch and 19 years old.i think i am still growing taller i fear.is there anything i can do to stop being taller.Or there any exercise to stop growing?

If a person with Gigantism starves themselves, will this make them shorter? I'm not talking about after they're done growing, but when they're diagnosed. After being diagnosed and the person starves themselves, wouldn't this stunt their growth? I was watching a show about it and this question just won't leave my head.. I get that much, but other nutrients still apply to them, don't they?

Do I have gigantism and am I still growing? I'm 20 years but I look 15, 240 pounds, 6'2", and I wear a size 15 shoe, I have little facial hair big hands and long arms, just wanted to know if I'm still developing and if I will get any taller. Im also lift alot of weights and wanted to know if tgay might have affected my growth.

Did Andre the Giant have gigantism or acromegaly? I've spent the day randomly looking at stuff on the internet. for some reason andre the giant popped into my head. I've checked a bunch of websites and they all say one of those two... which one's true?

Do I have to worry about juvenile gigantism? Today, my breasts felt like they couldn't fit in my bra comfortably and I'm freaking out! I haven't had my period yet this month, although I started 5 years ago. And then I learned this thing online and I'm panicking even more! I know its severely rare, just please reassure me I have nothing to worry about! That it can be fixed! And are there ways to prevent it?

How is Gigantism passed down? I'm doing a project in Bio about genetic disorders and mutations. How is Gigantism passed? Chromosomes/sexually?

Is there such thing as a corrective measure to be taken against gigantism? C'mon, people, I lost 5 points asking this question, please if you're not going to give a serious answer don't answer at all. PLEASE. (I'm going to report everyone who pisses me off with a smart-butt answer) Ok, just tell me where I can get the medicine to stop growing and I'll give you ten points.

Why don't adults who hypersecrete growth hormone ALWAYS exhibit gigantism? I've been looking this up forever.. all i get is that they do experience gigantism and not why they possible couldnt. someone please help!

What is the difference between acromegaly and gigantism? its for a school report

When do signs of gigantism start to show (URGENT)?

What is the difference between Acromegaly and Gigantism?

How many people (percent or number) in the world suffer from acromegaly gigantism? If you dont know world U.S. is ok to. Thanks in advance!!!

What is the hormone that is usually implicated in the genesis of pituitary gigantism.?

What percent of people in the world have the desease of gigantism? Wht PERCENT

is the diesese gigantism a dominant or recessive gene? ive looked everywhere i dont know or have any clue help!

Did the intermarrying of the races of Seth and Cain cause gigantism? ..and I suppose Adam and Eve were already giant to begin with if they had longer life spans

How old is the oldest person with gigantism?

How to catch gigantism? Well I am doing an experiment on an insect that I am going to make really huge so do you guys got any ideas how humans catch it. I know it won't be human size

What are the factors that are usual causes of gigantism:?

Is Gigantism both mental and physical or just physical?

Who is the tallest person without gigantism?

Gigantism is a disease that occurs when the body produces too much of what hormone?

Which organs are affected by Gigantism? Hey, I'm doing a school project on Gigantism, and I can't find much on it. Any information is useful. Thank you!

acromegaly/gigantism Can you grow taller after growth plates have fused? Help! 15 years old 6'5"? my bone age is 16.5 im 15.5 will i get any taller, due to acromegaly/gigantism? in relation to my bone age? CAN YOU GROW TALLER AFTER GROWTH PLATES HAVE CLOSED, EVEN WITH A HEIGHT CONDTION SUCH AS GIGANTISM. i really appreciate your answers! Thanks!

What is gigantism ? , Please help - Wellness HW !? Is it genetic , lifestyle or from unknown causes ? Is it more common in women or men or ethnic groups ? Is this disease preventable ? im sorry , im going based on the questions off a worksheet ! (:

Are there ever any size conditions (dwarfism, gigantism) or disorders in other animals/ species?

It is a fast growth disease that is not gigantism. for every year my school mate becomes 7 years older.? waht is this disease that makes a child become 7 years older than his present age every year?

Does anybodys baby produce to many growth hormones (gigantism)? My son is 4.5 months old and weighs 22.2 lbs with a head circumference of 18.5 inches. The doctors are wanting to run test on him to see if he is producing to many growth hormones . Its not genetics cause the father and i are fairly small and its not his diet either . So do any of you know of this and what they do for it if he does have it ? Thanks!

Could this be a mild form of gigantism? I've heard of people who won't stop growing even after puberty, and they reach great heights, literally, like over 7 ft and keep growing. I was just watching this show on this Chinese 37 y/o woman with the condition and she is 7'8 and STILL GROWING!! Ok well dont laugh but I'm 24 and starting to get worried that maybe I have a small form of it. The reason for gigantism is a tumor in the brain is pressing on the pituitary gland, the gland which activates growth hormone, causing the body to continuously grow in size. I know this sounds ridiculous but I'm worried I have it bc at 24 it seems like I might still be growing. For example, at 15 I was 5 ft, 17 I was 5'1 inches, 19-22 I was 5'2, 23 5'2 and a half, and now at 24 I was measured as 5'3 (I asked to be measured). Is this normal? I have a fear I'll keep growing an inch each year! Could that be mild gigantism? Also, my breasts are still growing it seems and I'm not gaining weight anywhere else!

BASKETBALL IS JUST A STUPID AMERICAN SPORT PLAYED BY FREAKS AND GIGANTISM SUFFERERS? ANYONE UNDER 7 FOOT TALL CANT PLAY IT THEREFORE 0.001 OF THE WORLDS POPULATION COULD BE BASKETBALL PLAYERS, SO MAY I SAY WHAT A POINTLESS AMERICAN WANKY GAME FOR ODDBALLS AND CIRCUS FREAKS

What gene does gigantism affect?

Do you think I have gigantism? I read some symptoms of gigantism and im nervous.. I got tall estature fo my age (1.80 and im 14 years old) i got a really deep voice and big hands and feet and i often got headaches on the night after and before sleeping

How to get gigantism? I want gigantism really bad.. How do I get it?

Does thalium cause gigantism?Is that what mousetrrap is about?Is that the reaction?

What are the causes of gigantism?

Gigantism is a disease that occurs when the body produces too much of what hormone?

where is diagnostic test of acromegaly(gigantism) done? what specialst should i go to? Ashley thank you very much for your answer

What is the history of gigantism?

I have grown 4 inches in 3 months, Do i have gigantism?!!? I just turned 16 and at 6 ft 1 I had thought that i only had another inch or so on me but over the last 3 months i have grown 3-4 inches i know stand at just over 6ft 4, do i have some sort of growth disease or is this normal?

CAN YOU STILL GROW TALLER AFTER GROWTH PLATES HAVE CLOSED? (GIGANTISM/ACROMEGALY)? im studying it, and i need to know if you can still grow taller if your growth plates have closed. In reference to gigantism/acromegaly. Thanks!

Do you think i have gigantism? Its probably nothing to worry about, but i read up about the disease and i am really nervous. I am 14 years of age Size 15 feet 10 inch hand span 191cm tall. male. Recently got some severe joint pains especially in my elbows I have no idea what is happening but im sometimes over a foot over my freinds, and its just worrying me a bit, and just want some reasurment? thankyou :) x

my daughter has been diagnosed with Localised gigantism info plz...? I'm a bit worried about it is there any other affects this will cause her, she has it in her middle finger on her right hand, she uses it well but she may have to have surgery in the future which may restrict her use of her finger, but i am worried if this gigantism will cause any other illnesses etc, if any one knows anything or has been through this please let me know thankyou xx

CAN YOU STILL GROW TALLER AFTER GROWTH PLATES HAVE CLOSED? (GIGANTISM/ACROMEGALY)? im studying it, and i need to know if you can still grow taller if your growth plates have closed. In reference to gigantism/acromegaly. Thanks!

Can women get gigantism? I've never seen a documentary on TV about women with gigantism. Only men. Is it just me????

1 full page on what causes gigantism? causes of gigantism in depth

Have you ever known someone with Gigantism? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigantism

What is Gigantism disorder? Brief description? hormone involved? and the effect on the body?

What is the survival rate for people with gigantism? doing a project on this... cant seem to find the survival rate!!!

Do i have Gigantism? Can it be treated? I am 6 ft tall and have huge hands that is bigger than everyone elses and ive never seen a person with bigger hands than me and they keep growing. I am 28 years old and have very large feet that are a size 13 with really thick toes and seem to be getting bigger?? Is this a form of gigantism?..oh i forgot, ive recently become a dad and noticed my little one has been born with unusual big hands and feet and i was wondering if i do have Gigantism? Can it be passed on? ............

What has been researched about gigantism?

what is the real Scientific name of gigantism?

What are the best headphone microphones for your dollar out there? I'm looking to become a DJ on Second Life, and I want to buy a headphone microphone [nothing that goes in the ear, sorry I'm not comfortable with that]. I suffer from minor cerebral gigantism [you only notice it if you've known me for a while], so most items that go on the head [hats and sunglasses for example] for people with normal sized heads are uncomfortable for me. I am also on a budget. Help?

What's the tallest height a man can get without having a disease? My dad is like 6ft 3' (190 centimeters?) but I know that there are people even taller then that--but how tall can a person get without having gigantism or something? Oh yeah, great point--I completely forgot about the basketball players.

Why is gigantism/dwarfism unusual? Why is gigantism/dwarfism unusual?

Is it possible to have brain surgery that could make you grow? Most people with gigantism have a tumor in their pituitary gland which causes them to have an excess amount of growth hormones. Why can't they just give a really short person growth hormones or operate on his or her pituitary gland to make them grow?

Can prolonged use of Viagra and methylated spirits lead to blindness, gigantism of the thumb, and retardation? I'm very concerned about someone. http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile;_ylt=A0LEfLOsgCBKdbQAAg48.Bd.;_ylv=3?show=PSdzqsJHaa

Do I have gigantism? Or whatever it's called...the disease where you never stop growing? Ok so I'm a fifteen year old girl and the last time I was at the doctor's I was 5'11 1/2 exactly. I really hoped that I was done growing but recently I feel like I'm even taller than usual and I'm really scared that I'll keep growing for the rest of my life like this....is there any way to stop it?

Possible Gigantism? I have a friend who's 16 and he's 7'8"!!! Do you think he has Gigantism? I have a friend who's 16 and he's 7'8"!!! Do you think he has Gigantism? His mom is 5'11" and his dad is 6'2". Nobody in his family history is extremely tall.

do I have gigantism? i need help please!? im 14 years old and i am 5'11 and extremely close to 6'0 i am much taller than any other person in my grade. and even once i was late to class and so was the teacher. and i walked in and some people thought i was the teacher! how tall are you? and do you think that i have gigantism?

Is it possible to make your penis smaller? I suffer from Gigantism and it has only affected my penis and testicles, making me 17 inches long and about as think as a fist. All people that I have been with have had to eventually go to the ER with torn rectums and other related injuries. What should I do?

Is gigantism (seen in animals) also evident in humans?

facts about gigantism? how long do people with gigantism live when will a kid with gigantism start to grow taller are there cars/phones for people with gigantism are their bones and cell tissues weaker then normal people how much food do they eat and can you give me more facts about gigantism

Gigantism---preventions???? does gigantism have any preventions??? since the majority of the cases are caused by tumors, you wouldn't be able to prevent gigantism, right?????

reasons for gigantism? Please give me reasons for gigantism and its medicine for human beings

Do you think I have gigantism? Hi, I'm a 13 year old guy, 6'1, 152 lbs. My dad is 6'4 and my mom is 5'7. I'm way taller than the rest of my class. Do you think I have it? Are there symtoms? And how tall do you think ill be when I stop growing? and before you say anything, yes i do play basketball.

help me relate acromegaly,prolactinoma,pituitarytumour,gigantism and dwarfism with their effect to the society

acromegaly and gigantism: in a nut shell...? physiological cause? social strategies/behavioral recommendations for patients and families?

can gigantism be dormant fro a longtime then show up? I'm a 16 year old african american teen that is 5'8.I was wondering if gigantism can kick in late.When i was younger around 2ish my doctor said i woul make it to around 7ft.I know funny right.I heard about adam rainer guy so ii got me ponderin.my dad is 6'5 and mom is 5'7.my oldest bro is 6t and done growing.basically could i just get it all later? and my back has been hurting and my joints pop alot recently

Anatomy Help...GIGANTISM? At age 18, 8-foot Anthony O. was diagnosed with gigantism due to a pituitary tumor. The condition was treated by surgical removal of his pituitary gland. What hormonal replacement therapy do you think Anthony's physician prescribed following this procedure?

do i have gigantism? im 12 years and 4 months old and im 6'1.8" and i think i might have gigantism so if u no any thing ablut if i do or not please tell me thx

Is Gigantism curable? if, so how? and what can you do to make it curable? please make your answer simple. I need to know this for my Biology project. THANKS!

Is Gigantism recessive or dominant?