AGHD can result in various physical and mental changes
MEMORY, PROCESSING SPEED AND ATTENTION
People with AGHD may find difficulty in remembering specific
information or details and may find themselves having to read
something several times before they understand it
LACK OF WELL-BEING, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY, SOCIAL ISOLATION
People with AGHD may find it difficult to take pleasure in things
they used to enjoy, can feel more stressed or anxious, and can start
to avoid social events
FATIGUE AND LACK OF ENERGY
People with AGHD can feel too tired for work, to engage in physical
activities or everyday tasks, such as cleaning or shopping
METABOLIC ABNORMALITIES
AGHD can result in reduced lean body mass and increased abdominal
fat, which can increase the risk of diabetes
HIGH CHOLESTEROL
AGHD is associated with heart disease, with the degree of Growth
Hormone Deficiency (GHD) directly related to increased total
cholesterol and risk of high blood pressure
REDUCED BONE DENSITY
AGHD causes osteoporosis (weak bones) with high risk of fractures to
the spine and other parts of the body
LACK OF STRENGTH AND DECREASED MUSCLE MASS
AGHD has been associated with reduced lean muscle mass and impaired
muscular function