HGH Complete Side Effects
Human growth hormone or HGH is commonly used by individuals to attempt to slow down or reverse the effects of aging. Individuals that use HGH can have various types of side effects that can occur, especially if the incorrect dose is taken. HGH can also speed up the progression of certain types of existing health conditions. Side effects can be minimized by decreasing the dose of HGH that is taken and the length of time that it is being taken.
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Common Side Effects
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HGH use can cause some common side affects among various types of individuals. Common types of side effects include joint pain and swelling, fluid retention and resistance to insulin can result from short-term use. Joint pain is typically caused because of the tendency of HGH to cause an individual to start to grow
Abusive Side Effects
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When human growth hormone is abused for long periods, serious side effect and complications can occur to individuals. These include having an irregular heart beat, an increased risk for developing diabetes, experiencing deformities of the joints and face, as well as having the pituitary gland start to shut down.
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Hypogylcemia
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Hypoglycemia is a condition in which individuals produce too much natural insulin, which results in abnormal levels of glucose in the body. This condition is the opposite of diabetes, which is when the body lacks the proper amounts of insulin. HGH use by individuals will increase the levels of insulin in the body, which can develop into hypoglycemia. Insulin levels typically return to normal when reducing the dosage or stop taking the drug.
Acromeglia
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Acromeglia is a disease that can cause abnormal bone growth in some people. While rare, this disease or condition is not caused by taking human growth hormone. However, individuals that have the genes that cause the disease are at higher risk of having it become active. HGH use can also cause the disease to accelerate if it is already active.
Extended Belly
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Individuals that use HGH while they are bodybuilding can sometimes develop an extended belly if the drug has not been taken correctly. When the drug is taken as directed, this condition or side effect is rare in most individuals. Using the drug properly or reducing the dosage will prevent an extended belly condition from occurring.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is another condition that can occur when HGH is not taken correctly. When carpal tunnel syndrome occurs, a nerve has been pinched in the wrist. HGH users can experience this when fluid in the wrist increases and causes problems with certain nerves. This side effect is rare and usually does not occur in individuals who take the drug as directed by a physician.
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