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Pituitary Disorders
Your pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland at the bottom
of your brain. The pituitary is the "master control
gland" - it makes hormones that impinge on growth
and the functions of other glands in the body.
Injuries can cause pituitary disarrays, but the most regular
cause is a pituitary tumor. About 1 in 10,000 populace
get them. They grow gradually, do not spread and are generally
not cancerous. The most frequent kind of pituitary tumor
produces hormones and dislocates the balance of hormones
in your body. This can cause endocrine disorders like
Cushing's syndrome and hyperthyroidism.
Symptoms of pituitary tumors comprise
- Headaches
- Vision problems
- Nausea and vomiting
- Any of the problems caused by the production of
too many hormones
Pituitary tumors are generally curable. Treatment is frequently
surgery to remove the tumor. Other options comprise medicines
and radiation.
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