A-GHD.COM
Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
HEART DISEASE
Common signs and symptoms of AGHD include:
Decreased psychological well-being
Fatigue and lack of energy
Increased abdominal fat
High cholesterol
Decreased lean muscle
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This film produced by Novo Nordisk is to help raise awareness of a rare hormone disorder called Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency. In the UK today, there are approximately 5000 undiagnosed people living with AGHD. To bring attention to this audience, the film explores the connection between a history of brain surgery, radiotherapy of the brain or a head trauma and the symptoms that are commonly experienced, which are often misinterpreted
Although it is a rare condition that affects approximately
The most common causes of AGHD are:
Brain surgery
Radiotherapy on the brain
Head trauma
Damage to parts of the brain due to tumours
AGHD which is present from birth (congenital AGHD) and is due to genetic mutations or structural issues in the brain
