Side Effects of Injectable HGH

Human growth hormone (HGH) is a substance produced by the body's pituitary gland, an integral part of the endocrine system. For years, scientists have studied HGH to learn more about its anti-aging properties and usefulness as a treatment for various disorders. The human body actively produces HGH from puberty through young adulthood, ceasing to produce HGH completely around the age of 30. While HGH may be beneficial to some patients, it also poses a number of potential side effects.

Facts

• Doctors and scientists continue to explore the potential use of HGH in human regeneration. When HGH is present in our bodies, humans can prevent biological aging, improve their memory, promote weight loss and increase overall energy. HGH was previously obtained from corpses, but this hormone is now developed in laboratories.

Use

• HGH can be taken in pill form, as a spray or as an injection. The most effective form of administering HGH is through injection under the skin of the stomach or leg area. Individuals can see the effects of HGH after approximately two months, including improvements in sleep patterns, energy and appetite.
  HGH is intended for use by children who have not reached the desired growth for their age and by adults who have poor regeneration from injuries, difficulty coping with stress, impotence and other conditions. HGH can only be acquired with a prescription, preferably from a doctor who actually has a background in HGH therapy.

Edema

• When high levels of HGH are administered, there is a serious possibility that the person will acquire edema, or swelling and the abnormal accumulation of water under the skin. As a person ages, the water content inside the body decreases. Since HGH restores the body's water content to younger levels, higher doses will cause edema.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Another effect of administering higher doses of HGH is carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition characterized by weakness, numbness and tingling in the hands and wrists. High doses of HGH can increase bone mass in the body, triggering carpal tunnel syndrome. One remedy is to take multivitamins, particularly those containing vitamin B-6.

Other Risks

• Growth hormones increase the blood's sugar levels when taken in large doses. This is particularly dangerous for diabetics. Anyone interested in injected HGH should first consult his doctor, determine the proper dose and monitor the results to avoid further complications. Moreover, because growth hormones assist the growth of different tissues in the body, they also carry a slight cancer risk.