The average survival period of 60-year-old acromegaly is 2 to 5 years, a few patients can survive for more than 10 years, and those with more than 20 years are very rare. The specific life expectancy depends on the type of the disease, whether there are co-morbidities, and whether there are active treatments and other factors.
The medical term for acromegaly is motor neuron disease. Currently, there is no specific drug treatment, and the clinical treatment is symptomatic. The life expectancy of most patients from the onset of the disease is about 2 to 5 years, and a few patients can survive for more than 10 years.
The survival of patients also depends on the type of disease, such as primary lateral sclerosis, which has a favorable prognosis and may survive for more than 10 years. Those with comorbid cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, malnutrition, and those without active medical intervention after onset of the disease have a poorer prognosis and shorter survival.
The life expectancy of acromegaly over the age of 60 is uncertain, and it is recommended that patients should seek prompt medical attention if they are unwell, and standardized therapeutic interventions under the guidance of a physician.