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Can You Advise Me Do I Need To Take Any Other Tests Along With Growth Harmone, IGF-1?

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Posted on Fri, 19 Apr 2024
Question: I was diagnosed with Acromegaly and undergone surgery in 2018. I’m not facing any problems as such now, last year I’ve undergone some blood tests, Growth Harmone, IGF-1, can you advise me do I need to take any other tests along with Growth Harmone, IGF-1, my current age is 35.
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 days later)
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IGF-1 is usually a good test to monitor Acromegaly. Glucose tolerance test. You can also go Oral Glucise Tolerance Test and Growth Hormone test.
I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Thanks
Aashish Raghu
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Can You Advise Me Do I Need To Take Any Other Tests Along With Growth Harmone, IGF-1?

Brief Answer: Answer Detailed Answer: Hi, IGF-1 is usually a good test to monitor Acromegaly. Glucose tolerance test. You can also go Oral Glucise Tolerance Test and Growth Hormone test. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Thanks Aashish Raghu