Question 1

do people with hypopituitarism grow?

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

Question 2

what are the tests for hypopituitarism?

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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 3

are there any diets for people with hypopituitarism?

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

Question 4

can anyone tell me the symptoms of pan hypopituitarism?

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Symptoms vary: It depends on the severity of the hormones deficiency.   Possible symptoms include: low blood sugar, low blood pressure, fatigue, weakness, depression, decreased quality of life, brittle nails, low libido, frequent urination, frequent thirst...If the cause is due to a tumor, one can also present with headache, double vision or visual field defects.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: hypopituitarism?

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Hypopituitarism: Hypopituitarism =  pituitary gland has diminished or no production of  hormone (s).   Is one cause of dwarfism.

Question 6

could you tell if a person has hypopituitarism just by looking at them?

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No: Hi. No, you can't tell hypopituitarism just by looking at the patient. There are a couple of pituitary hormone excesses you can tell just by looking at &amp; examining a patient (Cushing's and acromegaly stand out, and you can get a pretty good clue for a prolactinoma). But that's not the case for hypopituitarism. You need an index of suspicion and to do the appropriate tests.

Question 7

my fiance has hypopituitarism. what can you tell me about this condition?

Accepted Answer

Complex question: It is hard to answer this briefly.  Multiple hormones may be affected.  Check out   http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypopituitarism/basics/definition/con-20019292

Question 8

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

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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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

what is the treatment for hypopituitarism?

Accepted Answer

Hormone replacement: Depends on the age and the severity of the hormone deficiency.  If you are truly pan-hypopit, you will need thyroid, steroid and sex hormone replacement (i.E: males- testosterone replacement...).

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