Enlargement of the auricle is a clinical manifestation of patients with acromegaly, a disease that develops slowly and is therefore easily overlooked. The disease is mostly due to overproduction of growth hormone mostly caused by benign pituitary tumors (adenomas), which can lead to a variety of tissue and organ changes, such as enlargement of many internal organs, including the heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, thyroid, parathyroid, and pancreas. Occasionally, tumors of the pancreas and lungs can also produce large amounts of growth hormone-like material. Gross facial features, headache and weakness, excessive sweating, back pain, widening and enlarging hands and feet, increasing hat and shoe sizes, and signs and symptoms of diabetes and hyperthyroidism may also be present. Patients with acromegaly, in terms of diet, eating the right food to eat the wrong food, or whether the diet is the right mix of conditioning, for the health of the body is very big, the condition of the disease is also very big impact. The following is the percentages for you to compile have about acromegaly dietary contraindications, hope to help you. The diet of acromegaly is contraindicated 1, avoid greasy food. 2, avoid fried food. 3, avoid high salt food. Avoid food Pickled vegetables: are high salt food, should not be consumed too much, there is a great danger to the body. It is recommended that the daily intake of salt per person is less than 4 grams, with particular attention to other serious diseases. Small sesame pepper: belongs to a particularly oily food, fatty, sweet and thick taste, more food is not beneficial. It is recommended to consume less as appropriate. Large fatty meat: is a particularly greasy food, and the oil used to process such food is of poor quality. It is recommended to consume less of it. The food suitable for acromegaly diet is: 1. high protein food is suitable. 2, it is appropriate to eat high vitamin food. 3, it is appropriate to eat high-calorie food. Foods to eat: Lean meat: It is a protein-rich food, which is good for the body and can replenish high quality protein. One a day, you can cook or stir-fry with other vegetables. Fruits: Rich in vitamins, the most popular fruits are very popular. Consume daily, preferably between meals. Eggs: Rich in high-quality protein and essential vitamins, they are a high-calorie food. Consume them daily, scrambled or boiled, but do not consume too many. Notes for acromegaly 1.Balanced diet Eat more light foods and fruits and vegetables. 2.Appropriate amount of exercise There is a saying, “When you are young, trade your health for money, when you are old, trade your exercise for your health.” Exercise can not only promote blood circulation, reduce cholesterol production, and enhance the occurrence of muscle, bone and joint stiffness. Exercise can increase appetite, promote bowel movement, prevent constipation, and improve sleep. 3, quit smoking and limit alcohol Nicotine also stimulates the chemical receptors in the blood vessels, reflexively causing an increase in blood pressure. 4, balanced mentality The psychological performance of patients with acromegaly is nervousness, irritability, emotional instability, which are the triggers for the increase in blood pressure. Prevention of acromegaly what methods, patients can change their behavior, to develop good adaptability to the natural environment and society, to avoid emotional excitement and excessive tension, anxiety, calm, calm; when there is greater mental pressure should try to release, to friends, relatives or encourage participation in relaxing amateur activities, the spirit of pouring into music or sentiment in flowers, so that they The best way to maintain a stable blood pressure is to live in the best situation. Prevention of acromegaly 1. Primary prevention: Giant’s disease and acromegaly are still one of the more common pituitary tumors, which not only affects the skeleton but also many organs in the body, with more and serious late complications. The cranial pterygoid x-ray or pituitary CT examination should be performed for early diagnosis. 2.Secondary prevention: (1) Early treatment: especially early pituitary tumor removal before the disease or major organs are affected, especially microsurgery is now the preferred method, with high success rate, and GH secretion is normalized in about 80% of patients after surgery, especially for tumors less than 2 cm. If the tumor is more than 2cm in diameter, 60%-70% of patients will have normal GH secretion after surgery. (2) Radiotherapy: The amount of radiotherapy for pituitary tumor is 4500~5000rad, and the efficiency is 60%~80%, but the GH level is slow to recover, and it takes several years to be obvious. Radiotherapy also affects the pituitary function. Recently, heavy particle radiotherapy, which is more effective for pituitary adenoma, is used, and the effect is obvious after 2 years of treatment. The incidence of hypopituitarism is about 40% (3) Medical treatment: medication is often used as an adjunct to surgery or radiotherapy.