HGH Side Effects

This article will summarize the HGH side effects; (i) When produced under natural circumstances, and (ii) When introduced into the body artificially.

Human growth hormone (HGH) is produced naturally, and is excreted into the body by the pituitary gland. Throughout the course of a person's life, it is 'drip-fed' into the body, with its only noticeable side effects being natural growth and development.

During the critical growth period of puberty, the body produces far higher quantities of HGH, and will continue to do so until a person reaches adulthood. Of course, not everyone will produce HGH at the same rate, and it is for this reason that many young people grow very tall in a very short space of time.

However, the excess production of HGH can result in the abnormally large growth of a person�s body; a condition known as Gigantism. It is not uncommon for a person suffering with this condition to grow to an excess of 7 feet in height. Generally, their bodies are very lean, their limbs and torso very long, and their hands and feet extremely large. People with Gigantism very often suffer from growth-related problems, such as skeletal weakness and undue stress on the joints - particularly in the legs and feet.

Conversely, insufficient production of HGH during puberty can lead to a growth deficiency, which, in severe cases, can result in a condition known as Hypopituitary Dwarfism. As the name suggests, people suffering from this condition are very small in stature.

These days, it is possible to treat Hypopituitary Dwarfism by administering synthetic HGH to the patient during adolescence. Although they would still be quite short, they would generally grow to height which would be considered within the average range for persons of their age.

It is fair to say that when administered artificially - providing it is done so responsibly, and as prescribed by a medical professional for a related, diagnosed, deficiency - the HGH side effects are few, particularly when viewed in relation to the benefits of HGH treatment.

Below is a summary of the HGH side effects which can be expected during associated HGH treatments.

Rare HGH Side Effects The rarely encountered, yet still serious, side effects of HGH are diabetes, pressure within the skull, severe allergic reaction, the increased risk of bleeding, the separation of the upper part of the femur from the shaft, allergic reaction, brittle bones, glucose intolerance, blood in the urine, inflammation of the pancreas, optic disk edema and retinal, heart and nerve disease.

Still rare, but less serious side effects of HGH include headaches, skin rashes, carpal tunnel syndrome, sugar in the urine, mood swings, general water retention, the appearance of skin tags, an increase in appetite, feelings of lethargy, insomnia, joint pain, hair loss, enlarged breasts (in males and females), and inflammation of the throat, tonsils and larynx.

Occasional HGH Side Effects The HGH side effects which may occur on a less frequent basis, but which are still considered to be serious, are a reduction in the effectiveness of the thyroid gland, chest pains, bronchitis, inflammation of the gastric and intestinal lining, and an increased susceptibility to infections.

Occasional, but less serious, HGH side effects are nausea, high blood pressure, numbness and tingling in the limbs and extremities, an increase in the fatty acids in the blood, abnormal distribution of body fat, water retention in the limbs, excessive perspiration, dizzy spells, tenderness of the breasts, backache, bone pain, aching limbs, heightened risk of ENT (ear, nose and throat) infections, and feelings of depression.

Common HGH Side Effects Users of HGH are very likely to experience is a potentially life-threatening condition known as Acromegaly. Although, in certain cases, this condition can occur naturally if the anterior pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone, it's onset can be highly accelerated if HGH is introduced into the body artificially.

The symptoms of Acromegaly include the rapid overgrowth of facial bone and associated tissue, which results in over-exaggerated features, such as protruding brow, jaw and cheek bones. The condition is also often responsible for stimulating the growth of the legs, arms, hands, feet, fingers and toes, and for the rapid increase in body hair.

Ironically, although HGH is given to help prolong life, in the case of Acromegaly, one of the HGH side effects can be death. Under natural conditions, this disease can be life-threatening enough - when administered artificially, HGH only serves to accelerate its symptoms, as well as the decline of the sufferer.

Common, but less critical HGH side effects are joint and muscle stiffness and pain, highly evident water retention (particularly in the limbs), extreme fatigue, infections of the middle ear, fever and aches and pain.

To ensure safe usage, and avoid unnecessary HGH side effects, it is essential that HGH is supplied, and used, under medical supervision.