Heiromegaly

Cheiromegaly is a rare disease characterized by excessive enlargement of the hands, feet, and sometimes the face.

The causes of cheiromegaly are not fully understood. It is believed that it is based on a genetically determined pathology of the endocrine system, in particular overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. The disease can be transmitted in an autosomal dominant manner and manifests itself between the ages of 5 and 25 years.

The main symptoms of cheiromegaly are an increase in the size of the hands, feet, and sometimes the nose and chin. The skin is rough, oily, with enlarged pores. Bone pain, sweating, and headache may occur.

The diagnosis is made on the basis of the clinical picture and X-ray data of the bones of the hands and feet.

Treatment of cheiromegaly consists of prescribing drugs that suppress the function of the pituitary gland. The prognosis depends on the age of manifestation of the disease and the effectiveness of therapy. If treatment is started early, progression may be slowed.

Cheiromegaly is a condition characterized by abnormal enlargement and abnormal placement of the fingers and toes. This pathology can have varying degrees of severity and lead to dysfunction of the hands and feet. In this article we will look at the main causes of cheiromegalgia, its symptoms and treatment.

CHEIROMEGALY: REASONS FOR DEVELOPMENT The main reason for the development of cheiromegaly is a disruption of the processes of innervation and blood supply. Disorders may be associated with various factors, such as: * hereditary predisposition (for example, Marfan syndrome); * brain and spinal cord injuries; * diseases of the nervous system, such as myelodysplasia and polyneuropathy; * disorders of the endocrine system, for example, diabetes or hypothyroidism; * metabolic disorders, such as vitamin B12 or uric acid deficiency; * infections; * alcohol and drug abuse; * genetic factors and much more.

Symptoms of cheiromeglaia may vary depending on the form of the disease and the degree of dysfunction of the hands and feet: - **Fingers:** abnormal thickening of the fingers; increasing the length of fingers and hands; lawsuit