HGH Side Effects
Modern Science had its major recent buzz on HGH Replacement Therapy today. And a lot of people got curious and even had their own research on Human Growth Hormone (HGH). This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland of our brain, and is responsible for the maintenance and growth of healthy cells in all parts of our body.
The level of HGH drops as the person gets older, and it becomes noticeable when signs of aging occur, such as bone density loss, wrinkles in the skin, decrease of lean muscle tissue, and hair loss.
And for this reason alone, Medical professionals have come up with the best possible treatment to reverse the effects of HGH drop. HGH treatment is said to be effective to elders with age related health deficiencies, aging baby boomers, and even to athletes. But this does not mean that undergoing this treatment can be 100% safe. Disturbing HGH side effects such as enlarged heart, onset of diabetes, enlarged kidneys, hypoglycemia, stiff muscles and joints, carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness in the hands, fatigue, nightmares, high blood pressure, and tenderness of the skin injected may take place depending on the dosage of HGH injection or supplements.
The higher the dosage of HGH therapy, HGH side effects are more likely to occur. Understanding the importance of normal HGH level can help assess the side effects of HGH to patients. A value that exceeds or is less than the specific range of values considered by health professionals are considered too high or too low. It is not surprisingly true since human HGH levels can change overtime.
HGH side effects can also vary from one person to another. Children and adults who are HGH deficient and seek HGH treatment have their blood level treated until it gets back to normal. Seldom do these patients encounter side effects of HGH treatment. But HGH treatment is not only limited to individuals who are HGH deficient.
As a matter of fact, some older adults and athletes have a normal level of HGH, and yet they seek HGH treatment to exceed their HGH levels. These individuals are more prone to risk of HGH side effects.
Those people who have been treated with excess HGH often suffer from acromegaly, an adult syndrome wherein too much of HGH is produced by the pituitary glands. Some of its symptoms are as follow: facial changes wherein the facial bones become heavier and grow bigger, muscle weakness, peripheral nerves abnormalities, diabetes, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Damage of these side effects can be irreversible, thus leading to serious illness.
HGH side effects can also take place in patients who are taking in HGH supplements. Edema or puffiness is one common symptom brought about by water retention. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a syndrome that damages the nerve in the hands, wrists and arms. This also causes joint and muscle pain. But unlike the acromegaly, these two mentioned side effects are relatively mild and can only take place in a short time. Dose adjustment or discontinuation of the HGH treatment can bring relief to patients who had these side effects.

