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What would be the most common treatment for a child with pituitary gland that doesn't produce enough hormones?
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The child's hypothalamus is not working correctly. - Apex
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One of the more common causes of female infertility is failure of ovulation due to hyposecretion of hormones from the?
anterior pituitary gland
What are the hormone produce by the cell?
The most common hormones are Testosterone and Estrogen.
What are the most common forms of pituitary tumors?
Pituitary adenomas (adenomas are tumors that grow from gland tissues) and pituitary tumors in children and adolescencents (craniopharyngiomas) are the most common types of pituitary tumors.
How common are pituitary tumors?
About 10% of all cancers in the skull are pituitary tumors.
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.
Which are the doubts about the treamtent of type II diabetes?
1. Is adequate attention paid to the factors like autonomic nervous function, hypothalamic hormones, pituitary hormones, glucagon, epinephrine, cortisol, norepinephrine, thyroxine while treating diabetes? 2. Is the functional staus of liver considered while deciding the drug treatment (and doses) of diabetes? 3. How does the variation in gastrointestinal abosrption, secretion and gastrointestinal movements affect the treamtnet of diabetes? 4. How does stress and stress management affect the teatment of diabetes mellitus? 5. How does the vomitting or diarroea affect the teatment of diabetes mellitus? 6. How does sleep affect the treatment of diabetes? 7. How do the common conditions such as common cold affect diabetes treatment?
Can men reproduce after the removal of pituitary gland?
Yes. However, decrease in libido and/or erectile dysfunction are common. Complete impotence may also accompany this disorder. The most important male hormone, testosterone, is produced primarily by the testes in men. High levels of adrenal steroids such as cortisol in Cushing's syndrome can directly suppress the ability of the testes to make testosterone. In addition, high levels of cortisol and related hormones also interfere with the ability of the normal pituitary gland to secrete LH and FSH, the two pituitary hormones needed for normal male reproductive function.
What is the medical term meaning slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells?
The most common is a pituitary adenoma. This tumor can produce high levels of the hormone prolactin. They are fairly common, but rarely require surgery. They are actually found in about 15% of all autopsies..Common presentation in women is lack of menses or periods.Prolactinoma.Pituitary adenoma is a benign tumor of the pituitary.
What do all hormones have in common?
All hormones are blood-borne.All hormones are "chemical messengers."
What medication is administered to slow the ability of the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone?
Antithyroid medications are used to slow down the thyroid gland's ability to produce thyroid hormones. The most common antithyroid medications are propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole (Tapazole). These medications are most commonly prescribed to patients diagnosed with hyperthyriodism or Graves' disease.
Can animals get pituitary gigantism?
Pituitary gigantism is very common among several animals. This is when the hormone regulation results in a larger than normal animal.
What are common postop difficulties of adult craniopharyngioma total resection operation?
craniopharyngioma@braintrust.org will help you find many answers, lots of discussion, but for starters: POSSIBLE problems include loss of some or all pituitary hormones, diabetes insipidus, hypothalamic damage.
