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What are the problems of gland destruction in Sjogren's syndrome?
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∙ 13y ago
Destruction of glands in other areas of the body may cause a variety of symptoms. In the nose, dryness may result in nosebleeds. In the rest of the respiratory tract, the rates of ear infection, hoarseness, bronchitis, and pneumonia may increase.
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Is open Sella syndrome flattened pituitary gland hereditary?
No, Ella Syndrome with a flattened pituitary gland is not hereditary.
Can you die with gland problems?
You can die with or without gland problems. Can you die from them? Yes - see a doctor.
Why does a problem with pituitary gland lead to problems in other body systems?
Pituitory gland is the master gland situated at the base of brain. It secretes many hormones. So problems with this gland leads to problems in many other body systems.
What is Adrenal insufficiency with progressive destruction of the adrenal gland?
Addison's Disease
What diseases or disorders can the pituitary gland have?
1.Pituitary tumor leading to destuction of the gland--- this results in panhypopituitarism i.e. decreased secretion of all pituitary hormones. 2. thrombosis of pituitary bld. vessels also causes destruction of the gland again resulting in panhypopituitarism. 3. acidophilic tumours dev. in the gland which result in production of large amts. of GH (gigantism,acromegaly) 4. postpartum pituitary necrosis---sheehans syndrome.
What glands store secretions until the cells rupture?
the Holocrine gland the secretion is released by the disruption of the plasma membrane and destruction of the cell
What is the concept of cushing about?
"Cushing" refers to Cushing's syndrome, an issue that results from high exposures to the hormone cortisol. The syndrome will result in a tumor appearing on the pituitary gland.
What is a endocrinologist?
a doctor who specialty is gland problems, such as thyroid
What is an autoimmune disease in which antibodies attach to the tsh receptor sites on the surface of the thyroid gland?
sjorgrens syndrome
What disorders is associated with adrenal disease?
Pheochromocytoma, Addison's disease and Cushing's syndrome are the diseases that are associated with adrenal gland.
Can an enlarged adrenal gland cause kidney problems?
yes i think it can if you have a enlarged adrenal gland best to seek medical advice as soon as you can just in case.
Can yoube diagnosed with Sjogren Syndrome and not have Lupus or Rheumatoid arthritis?
Sjogren's syndrome where there is gland inflammation causing dry eyes and mouth, etc.) which is not associated with another connective tissue disease is called primary Sjogren's syndrome. When Sjogren's syndrome associated with a connective tissue diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or scleroderma, as well it is referred to as secondary Sjogren's syndrome.
