Treatments for Acromegaly
Treatments for Acromegaly
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Acromegaly
includes the following list.
Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment
or change in treatment plans.
Acromegaly: Is the Diagnosis Correct?
The first step in getting correct treatment is
to get a correct diagnosis.
Differential diagnosis list for Acromegaly may include:
Hidden causes of Acromegaly may be incorrectly diagnosed:
Drugs and Medications used to treat Acromegaly:
Note:You must always seek professional medical advice about any prescription drug, OTC drug, medication, treatment
or change in treatment plans.
Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Acromegaly include:
Unlabeled Drugs and Medications to treat Acromegaly:
Unlabelled alternative drug treatments for Acromegaly include:
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Acromegaly and gigantism:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Treatment aims to curb overproduction of hGH through removal of the underlying tumor by cranial or transsphenoidal hypophysectomy or pituitary radiation therapy. In acromegaly, surgery is mandatory when a tumor causes blindness or other severe neurologic disturbances. Postoperative therapy often requires replacement of thyroid, cortisone, and gonadal hormones. Adjunctive treatment may include administration of bromocriptine or cabergoline and octreotide and postoperative conventional proton beam radiation, which inhibit hGH synthesis. The therapeutic goal is to reach and maintain hGH levels less than 2 ng/dl, because at that level, life expectancy is restored to that of age-matched controls.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Weight gain, excessive:
Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Educating the patient about weight control is extremely important. Stress the benefits of behavior modification and dietary compliance. Help the patient plan an appropriate exercise routine.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Acromegaly and gigantism:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
Overproduction of HGH is curbed through removal of the underlying tumor by cranial or transsphenoidal hypophysectomy or pituitary radiation therapy. With acromegaly, surgery is mandatory when a tumor causes blindness or another severe neurologic disturbance.
Postoperative therapy commonly requires replacement of thyroid and gonadal hormones and cortisone. Adjunctive treatment may include administration of lanreotide, bromocriptine, and octreotide, which inhibit HGH synthesis.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Weight gain, excessive:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Educating the patient about weight control is extremely important. Stress the benefits of behavior modification and dietary compliance. Help the patient plan an appropriate exercise routine.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Weight loss, excessive:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Refer your patient for psychological counseling if weight loss negatively affects his body image. Teach the patient about his diet and recommend that he keep a food diary. Determine his food preferences and try to incorporate them into his diet. Encourage oral hygiene before meals to make the food more palatable.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Weight gain, excessive:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Refer the patient for psychological counseling, as necessary.
▪ If the patient is obese or has a cardiopulmonary disorder, monitor exercise closely.
▪ Perform studies to rule out possible secondary causes should include serum thyroid-stimulating hormone determination and dexamethasone suppression testing.
▪ Perform laboratory tests for thyroid function and serum cholesterol, triglyceride, and glucose levels.
Patient teaching
▪ Explain to the patient the cause of weight gain, if known.
▪ Teach the patient about appropriate dietary choices and discuss an individualized exercise plan.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Weight loss, excessive:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Take daily calorie counts and weigh the patient weekly.
▪ Consult a nutritionist to determine an appropriate diet and nutritional supplements with adequate calories.
▪ Administer hyperalimentation or tube feedings to maintain nutrition, as needed.
Patient teaching
▪ Provide instruction in proper nutrition and keeping a food diary.
▪ Instruct the patient in proper oral hygiene.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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