Question 1

why can hypersecretion of hormones (e.g. hyperpituitarism or hyperthyroidisim) result in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: These two conditions may or may not have anything to do with diabetes. Most often not.
It would help for me to know your several hormone levels and your blood sugar.

Question 2

what are the physical characteristics of a person who has hypopituitarism?

Accepted Answer

Hypopit: If the diagnosis is made in the early stages and corrected by replacement of missing hormones  there should be few, if any, physical changes.

Question 3

could you tell if a person - say a child - has hypopituitarism just by looking at him/her?

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No: Hi. No, you can't tell just by looking at him/her. But the child with hypopituitarism will be very low &amp; falling off the growth chart, so the pediatrician will initiate the work up, which will include hypopituitarism among the possibilities.

Question 4

what are the tests for hypopituitarism child?

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Many: There are a variety of blood tests and imaging such as an mri. The pituitary gland is involved in many functions , such as the thyroid, sex hormones, growth hormone and adrenal function.Thus man y things may be looked.

Question 5

why don't people with hypopituitarism require mineralocorticoids?

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Different control: Hi. Good question. As you know, cortisol production by the adrenal cortex is exquisitely regulated by ACTH from the pituitary. In ACTH-deficiency (hypo pit.), cortisol must be replaced. The primary regulator of aldosterone production is the renin-angiotensin system, which does NOT involved the pituitary, and functions just fine in hypopituitarism. ACTH will acutely stimulate aldo, but is not req'd

Question 6

is hyperpigmentation a part of hypopituitarism?

Accepted Answer

No: Not typically as hyperpigmentation if due to adrenal insufficiency, is because there is increased acth hormone signaling. This latter hormone is often missing in individuals with steroid dependent hypopituitarism.

Question 7

how to ask my doctor to test me for hypopituitarism?

Accepted Answer

Just ask: Doctors are easy to talk to, if the test is indicated from your symptoms, then it may be done, ordering tests just out of curiosity is not covered by any insurances. You would have to pay for your curiosity testing.

Question 8

do people with hypopituitarism grow?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Patients with growth hormone deficiency as part of hypopituitarism receive growth hormone treatment. Such children see pediatric endocrinologists to treat their hypopituitarism.

Question 9

what are the tests for hypopituitarism?

Accepted Answer

Many: There are a variety of blood tests and imaging such as an mri. The pituitary gland is involved in many functions , such as the thyroid, sex hormones, growth hormone and adrenal function.Thus man y things may be looked.

Question 10

are there any diets for people with hypopituitarism?

Accepted Answer

Not Really: Dysfunction of the pituitary gland requires hormonal therapies, not diet.

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