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What causes Pituitary Gland to be too small what problems will it cause?
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∙ 11y ago
If the Pituitary is too small, it can cause various hormone deficiencies. Each has thier own symptoms. Generally the first hormone to go is growth hormone. This causes short stature, weak bones (early osteoperosis), weak muscles, weight gain, tooth decay, and high cholesterol. It can be treated with GH shots. However height will not increase much unless it is started early on. Other hormone deficiencies can surface as well affecting kidney function, genital function/ fertility, thyroid function, or breast milk production. If a CAT scan shows a malformed pituitary, have an endocrinologist do a hormone panel.
Source- I am a 24 year old female with a pituitary gland half the normal size. I have a growth hormone and estrogen deficiency, which have caused many of the symptoms listed above. I did not get diagnosed until I was in my 20s causing more symptoms and am barely over 5 ft. tall. Early detection and treatment can prevent many of these symptoms.
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What part of the body does the growth hormone effect?
Everything. In children it can cause dwarfism (which causes more chronic problems) if it is not being produced by the pituitary gland. In adults it can lead to fatigue, increase fat production, decrease in muscle tissue, and thinning of bones. Decrease amounts of hormone from the pituitary gland also causes problems with other endocrine glands.
Can a problem with your pituatary gland cause headaches?
Yes, this can be the case. If your pituitary gland does not function properly, it can leak. This leakage drains into the sinuses and causes a headache which usually feels as if your head will explode. This can be alleviated with treatment which can make the pituitary gland start to function again.
What gland secretes prolactin?
Oxytocin, also knwon as the "cuddle hormone" is produced in hypothalamic neurons.
If the testosterone levels in a man drop the cause of the problem is probably a hormone produced in the A pituitary gland B luteinizing gland C testes D hypothalamus?
A. pituitary gland.
The testosterone levels in a man drop the cause of the problem is probably a hormone produced in the?
a. pitutary gland The answer is correct. I just took the test.
What's Thyroid disease?
Thyroid diseases sometimes result from inappropriate TSH levels, or may be caused by problems in the thyroid gland itself.The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition where the body makes antibodies that destroy parts of the thyroid gland. Surgical removal and certain medications (e.g., amiodarone, lithium) can also cause hypothyroidism.Other causes of hypothyroidism include pituitary problems, hypothalamus problems, and iodine deficiency (rare in North America, but affects nearly 2 billion people worldwide).Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. This condition occurs when the immune system produces an antibody that stimulates the entire thyroid gland; this leads to overactivity and higher levels of thyroid hormones.Secondary hyperthyroidism is caused when the pituitary gland makes too much TSH, leading to constant stimulation of the thyroid gland. A pituitary tumour may cause TSH levels to rise. More rarely, the pituitary gland becomes insensitive to thyroid hormones, no longer responding to high levels.Another possible cause of hyperthyroidism is a condition called thyroiditis. This condition occurs when the thyroid gland becomes inflamed. Depending on the type of thyroiditis, this may lead to temporary hyperthyroidism that might be followed by hypothyroidism.
Can the lack of a growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland cause short stature?
Yes.
What hormone problems can occur with pituitary tumors?
A pituitary tumor is a build up fluid or tissue that attaches to the pituitary gland . I have a 2mm, it has been there a couple of years but has not grown any. Since this gland produces hormones it has to be regulated very closely and make sure the tumor is not growing. This can cause severe mood swings,erratic behavior, weight loss, and bad swelling of the breast along with leaking dicharge from the breast.There is a meication to help control this.
What is the response of the pituitary gland in a person who is deficient in iodine?
The pituitary gland will release more thyroid stimulating hormone if iodine is lacking in the diet. The thyroid gland will enlarge in an effort to respond to the TSH. The enlargement (goiter) can be large enough to cause problems for the person with the low iodine. One of the reasons that table salt has iodine in it is due to number of goiters that were see. Afterwards, the numbers dropped.
What gland is primarily affected if ACTH does cause a normal elevation of cortisol secretion?
Anterior pituitary
What gland is primarily affected if ACTH does not cause a normal elevation of cortisol secretion?
Anterior pituitary
What kind of cancer would cause headaches and blurred vision?
Pituitary gland cancer can cause headaches and blurred vision.
