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GH Therapy Side Effects

Meaning

GH Therapy Side Effects encompass the range of adverse physiological reactions that can occur following the administration of exogenous Growth Hormone (GH), particularly in adult patients undergoing replacement therapy or in athletes misusing the hormone for performance enhancement. Common effects include peripheral edema, joint pain known as arthralgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and an increased risk of developing impaired glucose tolerance or overt diabetes mellitus due to insulin counter-regulatory effects. Clinical monitoring is essential to manage these potential sequelae and maintain the therapeutic index. The emergence of these effects is often dose-dependent and necessitates careful titration of the administered hormone.