Question 1

can a pituitary tumor affect speech?

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Should not affect.: Pituitary tumors, unless massive in size (affecting other areas of the brain), should not affect speech.

Question 2

what is the pituitary?

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Master Gland: The pituitary gland is called the master gland.  It sits under the brain and behind the eyes and is the control center for most all hormonal systems in the body.

Question 3

can you tell me about glactorrhea or a pituitary glad disorder?

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Galactorrhea: There are many causes of galactorrhea, and one is a pituitary adenoma (perhaps very small) that makes too much prolactin. Prolactin is the milk producing hormone that is naturally high post partum.  A prolactinoma often causes menstrual disturbances.  Sometimes these tumors can get large (&gt;10 mm).  The treatment is usually medical, not surgical, using Cabergoline or bromocriptine.

Question 4

thought u can't still grow @ 38.  i'm now standing 3 in taller after12 yrs of no ht change. no other phys changes or pituitary issues. what happened?

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Impossible : Once your bones close, there is no way you can grow taller

Question 5

what is called pituitary apoplexy?

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Pituitary hemorrhage: Pituitary apoplexy is a sudden hemorrhage (or bleed) into the pituitary gland.  This gland sits in your brain behind your eyes where the optic nerve runs.  Symptoms include a severe headache and vision difficulties.

Question 6

what causes pituitary tumors?

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Unknown.: There are malignant and non-malignant pituitary tumors, some that produce hormones, some that don't.  Some cause problems because of their size and relationship to the optic chiasm and can cause visual problems and headaches. Causes of pituitary tumors are unknown.

Question 7

are pituitary tumors deadly?

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No: But because of proximity to optic nerve can have adverse effect on vision if untreated.

Question 8

what are gonadotropin secreting pituitary tumors?

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Pituitary tumors: These are very rare, and secrete high levels of fsh or lh.  These hormones stimulate the gonad, so will cause elevated estrogen in a woman, and elevated testosterone in a man.

Question 9

how do u treat pituitary disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the probl: If pituitary tumor usually treated with surgery unless specific type of tumor, if insuffiency or lack of hormones then hormones are replaced.

Question 10

what symptoms suggest pituitary disorders?

Accepted Answer

3 catagories: Three types of symptoms can herald a pituitary tumor.  Headache is common.  Hormone problems are the second, including menstrual irregularities, loss of sex drive, intolerance to heat or cold, or changes in body shape.  Vision problems are the third, as the pituitary is right next to the optic nerves.

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