Lack of awareness and embarrassment have led to late diagnosis of acromegaly, a hormonal disorder that causes excessive growth, writes Nadia BadarudinAcromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder affecting about 1,200 Malaysians. The Acromegaly Registry 2013-2016 shows that only 129 acromegaly patients between 20 and 70 years old are registered and undergoing treatment in 12 government hospitals nationwide. CONSTANT HEADACHEIt was Asmanura’s persistent headaches which led to the acromegaly diagnosis. She also shares her knowledge and personal experience with other acromegaly patients and caretakers by being an active member of the Malaysian Acromegaly Society (MyACRO). However, since it is a rare disorder, the tests are normally not cheap and not easily obtainable.

Source: New Strait Times September 26, 2017 04:41 UTC