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What is hypopituitarism?

How do I know if I have hypopituitarism and what are the symptoms of hypopituitarism?

Signs and symptoms of hypopituitarism vary, depending on which pituitary hormones are deficient.

Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

Who is at risk for hypopituitarism?

How to know you have hypopituitarism?

  • Hormone tests: Patients with hypopituitarism may show low levels of thyroid, adrenal or sex hormones. And the doctor can determine whether these low levels are associated with inadequate pituitary hormone production.
  • Bone age x-ray test: Comparing to normal children, bone age test in patients with hypopituitarism may demonstrate a delayed physical maturation.
  • Cranial CT or MRI: Since brain diseases are the most common cause of this condition, it may show pituitary tumor signs and other characteristics in MRI.

When to seek urgent medical care?

If you develop signs and symptoms associated with hypopituitarism, see your doctor to determine the cause. If you experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as soon as possible:

Treatment options

Treatment opinion depends on the cause and the hormaone types insufficient.

Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for hypopituitarism?

Directions to Hospitals Treating hypopituitarism

Prevention of hypopituitarism

At present, there is no preventable measure for hypopituitarism.

What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?

Prognosis of hypopituitarism depends on:

  • The cause of hypopituitarism: Prognosis of hypopituitarism resulting from tumor is worse than other causes.
  • The reaction of hormone replacement therapy.

Copyleft Sources

http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/hypopituitarism/DS00479/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print

http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1133/mainpageS1133P0.html

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000343.htm

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