Endocrinologist, Diabetologist
MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), Fellow in Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
Internal Medicine Specialist, Endocrinologist, Diabetologist
MBBS, FCPS (Internal Medicine), MRCP (Internal Medicine)
Endocrinologist, Diabetologist
MBBS, FCPS(Medicine), FCPS(Diabetes and Endocrinology), MRCP-UK, MACE(USA), Diploma Reproductive Medicine & Infertility(Germany), Consultant Diabetologist, Endocrinologist and Physician
Endocrinologist
MBBS, MRCPI (Medicine), MRCP (UK), SCE Endocrinology & Diabetes (UK)
Pituitary gland disorders occur when the pituitary gland overproduces or underproduces a particular hormone. Overproduction of hormones will cause hyperpituitarism whereas underproduction will lead to hypopituitarism. A pituitary tumor is the most common cause of these problems. The majority of pituitary tumors are benign (non-cancerous). However, a tumor that grows on or near the pituitary gland has the potential to cause:
Pituitary Gland Disorders Facts and Figures
According to research about hormonal disorders, the most common pituitary disease is pituitary adenomas. It is crucial to detect such disorders early and treat them as soon as possible since they can produce mass effects. Some further facts and statistics about pituitary gland disorders are given below:
Chances of Pituitary Adenomas | 1 case/865-2688 people |
Common in | Adults and older adults |
At-Risk Gender | Males and females both |
Problems related to Pituitary Gland Disorders | Weight gain, stunted growth, fatigue, hair fall |
Specialists Who Treat Pituitary Gland Disorders | Endocrinologists |
Following are the symptoms of pituitary gland disorders:
Pituitary tumors that aren't cancerous are the most common cause of pituitary problems. Tumors can cause your body to produce too much or too little hormone, resulting in a condition called acromegaly. Pituitary gland disorders can also be caused by the following factors:
Also, read more about the 6 Most Common Hormonal Problems in Girls.
Many types of cancer can be prevented by making certain lifestyle changes, such as staying at a healthy weight or quitting smoking. However, no known outside risk factors have been linked to pituitary tumors. As a result, there is currently no known way to prevent these tumors.
Treatment for Pituitary Gland Disorders
Pituitary gland disorders are treated by:
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