Question 1

size of pineal gland, 5x6x7mm. what symptoms are expected if it become bigger?

Accepted Answer

Headache: Enlarging of the pineal gland has been associated with headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures and visual changes.  The pineal gland produces melatonin which 
pigments your skin so like increased melatonin and pigmentation.

Question 2

size of pineal gland is 5x6x7mm. what symptoms to look at for if it becomes bigger?

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Depends: If it is a cyst, possibly nothing.  If it becomes larger, it can compress the midbrain section of your brain stem.  At that time, you may experience visual problems such as double vision.

Question 3

what does the pineal gland do?

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Pineal gland: Please go to Google and type in "pineal gland function".
You will a list that includes videos and images.
Go through both of them carefully and you will find your answer.

Images may be the best start.

When you have that under control think about writing an article for a newspaper.

Question 4

how can i close the pineal gland?

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Pineal gland: No you cannot close the pineal gland. Please add some more information that is worrying you.

Question 5

how to decalcify your pineal gland?

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You can't,: and you don't need to.  Pineal calcifications are common incidental findings on imaging studies.  Unless there is an associated tumor, no treatment is necessary.

Question 6

what happens if the pineal gland is removed?

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Pinealectomy: The pineal gland may be removed and a person can do just fine.  There are complications with this procedure including visual changes and weakness.  These often resolve but can be permanent.  Pinealectomies are not common.

Question 7

please help! what is the function of the pineal gland?

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Pineal gland: If you have access to a computer please go to Wikipedia and look up Pineal Gland. That will give you a lot of information.
The pineal gland produces melatonin that can influence your sleeping patterns both good and bad, particularly if you are traveling.

Question 8

can anyone tell me what can deactivate your pineal gland?

Accepted Answer

Light: pineal secretion melatonin has a circadian rhythem

Question 9

what does the pineal gland do? why might it need to be removed?

Accepted Answer

Pineal function: The pineal gland makes melatonin.  Although the exact function and significance is not fully know, it probably plays a role in circadian rhythm (sleep) and may be involved in reproductive function.  It is common for the pineal to calcify, and then is shows up on xrays/scans. The calcification is not a problem. Tumors can form in the pineal, but they are rare (that would be a reason to remove).

Question 10

what is a prominent pineal gland with no clinical significance? what would cause it to be more prominent?

Accepted Answer

?congenital: Maybe you possess a lifelong pineal cyst, or  perhaps your "gland" was imaged at a distorted angle.  Although pinealiomas exist, these are usually discovered at a different age.  Most likely, the findings are of no clinical significance.  If you are concerned, have a full conference with your doctor.

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