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Hypersecretion of growth hormone causes gigantism in children and acromegaly in adults. Evaluation of growth hormone hypersecretion cannot be excluded with a single normal GH level due to diurnal variation.However, a random blood sample showing markedly elevated GH is adequate for diagnosis of GH hypersecretion.n humans, this condition is caused by over-production of growth hormone in childhood resulting in persons between 2.13 m (7 feet or 84 inches) and 2.74 m (9 feet or 108 inches) in height.
is a condition that is caused by excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone from the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, leading to abnormal retention of water.SIADH may develop secondary to tumors, infectious diseases, pathologic reactions to drugs, or trauma, such as head injury. It is a benign vascular tumor that causes hypersecretion of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. common disorder of the medulla in the adrenal glandss. î î î. Signs of this disorder include severe headache, palpitations, sweating, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, and persistent or intermittent hypertension.