Although a large body size can simply be within the normal ranges, it may also indicate various possible medical conditions. Conditions that lead to excessive growth during childhood may be genetic, metabolic, or simple environmental issues. Excessive growth can also occur in adults. Any growth abnormality needs careful professional medical investigation.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Tallness.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
See full list of 85 causes of Tallness
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Review the causes of these more specific types of Tallness:
See full list of 5 types for Tallness
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Tallness, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Tallness or relevant symptoms:
Being tall is a physical trait that's often valued in our society, whether it's on fashion runways or basketball courts. But for people with...
Robert Violonto experienced massive headaches and years of unusual symptoms before an accidental encounter with a doctor and a handshake led to a...
Elevated levels of growth hormone affect the whole body. There is a wide range of treatment options for this condition, called acromegaly. Listen to...
Growth Hormone is one of the most essential chemicals the body produces. It regulates growth, fertility, metabolism and many more bodily functions....
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Tallness as a symptom include:
See full list of 85
causes of Tallness
- (Source - Diseases Database)
The list of organs typically affected by Tallness may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Tallness mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 85 causes of Tallness
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Tallness. Of the 85 causes of Tallness that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
See the analysis of the prevalence of 85 causes of Tallness
The following list of conditions have 'Tallness' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Tallness' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Tallness, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Subtypes of Tallness:
Acromegaly (6 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Tallness:
Body symptoms (2668 causes), Growth symptoms (2213 causes), Infant symptoms (2479 causes)
Symptoms related to Tallness:
Big hands, Enlarged feet (29 causes), Short stature (1077 causes), Constitutional tall stature, Excess growth hormone secretion, McCune-Albright syndrome, Multiple endocrine neoplasia, Precocious puberty (15 causes), Hyperthyroidism (9 causes), Reduced sex steroid activity, Hypogonadism (102 causes), Klinefelter syndrome, Androgen deficiency, Estrogen deficiency
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