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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.
Continue ReadingAcromegaly Symptoms. Acromegaly is a growth disorder caused by too much growth hormone (GH) being released by the pituitary gland, leading to excessive growth.When GH is released at normal levels, it promotes healthy growth. Too much of it, though, is a seriousâbut rare âendocrine disorder.cromegaly is a growth disorder caused by too much growth hormone (GH) being released by the pituitary gland, leading to excessive growth. When GH is released at normal levels, it promotes healthy growth.