Malfunction Of Pititutary Gland - What To Expect?

The pituitary gland is not only responsible for the production of hormones that travel throughout the body but is also responsible for stimulating other glands for the production of other hormones. Additionally, this master gland is also the one that directs certain processes within the body.

Pituitary hormone deficiency can be categorized as ACTH deficiency, which showcases symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, or depression. TSH deficiency includes symptoms such as weight gain, muscle weakness, constipation as well as sensitivity to cold.

The pituitary gland tumor is a common pituitary disorder that may affect the adults. It is mostly benign, however, the problems caused by pituitary tumors include hypersecretion, which refers to too much of hormones in the body; hyposecretion, which refers to too less hormones in the body; and, tumor mass effect, which refers to the growth of tumor and its effects in the form of headaches, vision issues, and other health-related complications.

For the diagnosis of pituitary gland malfunction, doctors may use imaging tests such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, which helps in assessing whether the pituitary gland has grown or reduced in size.