Question 1

what are excellent supplements for the pituitary gland? to promote overall muscle growth along my weight training program

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: Best suppliments are healthy foods, high in vitamin D, such as high protein fish and meat, eggs and nuts as well as Vitamin D capsules. Don't waste your time on so called "Pituitary Gland Suppliments". Non of which have any proof that they are better than drinking a glass of clean water.

Question 2

could you live without your pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Yes with treatment: Yes, with replacement hormones. Such treatment is complex and usually requires careful management by an endocrinologist. But sometimes necessary if it isn&#x27;t possible to save the pituitary, e.g. after surgery for a tumor in the area.

Question 3

what kind of head damage could cause a pituitary gland tumour?

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Not trauma: From your description, not clear what kind of tumor you possess, but tumors do not occur due to trauma.  A variety of different pituitary lesions may spontaneously arise, and each may need a different approach, depending upon hormonal effect.  Suggest you seek neurosurgical consultation regarding mass effect, and maybe endocrinologist to assess hormonal status.

Question 4

what could cause a pituitary gland tumour haven't had anything to cause it to happen and is it curable or would i need to take tablets forever?

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Not sure: There are different types of pituitary tumors, some are treated with medications and respond well to treatment. Others need surgery or other treatment modalilties. Prognosis depends on size and type of tumor. In some cases, there may be a genetic component.

Question 5

what could happen to someone whose pituitary gland was removed?

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Hypophysectomy: If the pituitary is removed, then the hormones made by the pituitary need to be replaced.  The most important are hormones that control the adrenals and thyroid.  Sex hormones (estrogen-women, testosterone-men) should usually be replaced.  GH is usually only replaced in young people. If the posterior pituitary is removed and you have diabetes insipidus, DDAVP (desmopressin) is needed.

Question 6

could the pituitary gland be associated with multiple myeloma?

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No: They have nothing to do with each other.

Question 7

what can cause pituitary gland thickening?

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Pituitary: Stalk thickening can be a sign of a tumor. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 8

what are the common pituitary gland disorders?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary Dis: Pituitary gland  has two parts, the adenohypophysis produces hormones like fsh, lh, human growth, igf-1, prolactin, and prolactin releasing dactors, acth, beta-endorphine, tsh, melanocyte stimulating hormone. On the posterior part or neuro-hypophysis: vasopresin or anti-diuretic hormone, oxitocine. Most. Common conditions are bening tumors producing excessive hormone(prolactinomas) or lack of hormo.

Question 9

what can you do to stimulate the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: Exercise is one of the easiest and most natural ways to stimulate the pituitary gland.
Maintaining a proper body weight often helps to stimulate the pituitary gland and increase production of hgh and eating healthy diet.

Question 10

should i be concerned about my enlarged pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Having these types of symptoms can best be solved by having your doctor perform a thorough evaluation.  Only through this type of process can he/she discover what's going on and how best to help you.

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