Question 1

what are bulbourethral gland diseases?

Accepted Answer

Prostate problem: The bulbourethral galnds are infront of the prostate and add fluid to the semen when you ejaculate.  The glands can get infected and typically cause symptoms like a prostate infiction.

Question 2

was wondering what illesses/diseases cause overactive salivary glands?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Common causes of excessive salivation include; allergies, infection in the mouth or throat, irritation in the mouth and gastroesophageal reflux. Some known medical side effects are, aricept, Compazine (prochlorperazine) and demster.

Question 3

are the adrenal glands weak or destroyed having addison's disease?

Accepted Answer

Addison's disease: Chronic adrenal insufficiency, hypocortisolism, and hypoadrenalism) is a rare endocrine disease. The adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones (glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids). It may produce relatively nonspecific symptoms, such as abdominal pain and weakness, and generally diagnosed by lab tests and imaging studies.

Question 4

what diseases can mess up the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Tumors or: Aneurysms enlarge and cause direct pressure - cranioharyngioma for one. Histiocytosis x is an oddity that can cause diabetis insipidus. The "master gland" regulates many endocrine functions leading to over or underproductions.

Question 5

is there surgery for parotid gland disease?

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Sure: There is surgery for parotid disease but, only a surgeon who does that procedure (parotidectomy) can give you an educated discussion about it.  There are risks involved with any surgery and the risks of this one are real- including possibility of paralyzing part or all of your face.  Talk to a local ENT who will be able to talk to you about whether surgery is wise for your condition.

Question 6

what are signs and symptoms of cushings disease of the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

Wt gain, striae, : Wt gain, striae, proximal muscle weakness, moon facies, buffalo hump, central obesity, facial plethora, acne, hypertension, swelling etc.

Question 7

what are some diseases of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary disease: The hypothalamus and pituitary work together to regulate many functions in the body, including hormonal regulation. Diseases can causes hormone deficiency or excess. Some of the hormones regulated are the thyroid, growth hormone, prolactin, (breastfeeding hormone) testosterone or estrogen, and cortisol.

Question 8

how can i help the pituitary gland function much better in an addison's disease sufferer?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal or pituitary: What is the cause of your addison's? If the adrenals have failed, then the pituitary may be working fine, but the pituitary acth cannot stimulate a dead adrenal.  If the pituitary is the cause of the addison's, then other hormones may also be affected. Best to discuss with your endocrinologist.

Question 9

is chronic enlargement of submandibular gland in sjogren's syndrome dangerous? is it suggesting a end stage disease?

Accepted Answer

May: Give you dry symptoms, a percentage of people may have increased incidence of lymphoma so keep close eye with your doctor.

Question 10

how do you diagnose a salivary gland disease?

Accepted Answer

Several ways.: xrays, Mri, ct scan, needle aspiration, die injection many many ways. Good luck

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