Table 2. Acromegaly symptoms in the whole cohort.
Acral enlargement symptoms |
N = 1477 n (%) |
Increased ring size | 260 (17.6) |
Increased shoe size | 159 (10.8) |
Lips or jaw enlargement | 87 (5.9) |
Tooth space widening | 112 (7.6) |
Tongue enlargement | 55 (3.7) |
Paresthesia in hands | 380 (25.7) |
Other typical acromegaly symptoms | |
Headaches | 355 (24.0) |
Hoarse voice | 261 (17.7) |
Arthralgia | 706 (47.6) |
Menstrual disturbances (n = 273) | 61 (4.1) |
Erectile dysfunction (n = 930) | 237 (16.0) |
Diabetes | 226 (15.3) |
High blood pressure | 630 (42.7) |
Fatigue | 810 (54.8) |
Excessive perspiration | 442 (29.9) |