Question 1

what organs does the pituitary gland mostly influence?

Accepted Answer

All endocrine organs: Those include the ovary, thyroid, breast, and adrenal gland to name a few.

Question 2

which organs do the pituitary gland influence?

Accepted Answer

Many: Breast, adrenal glands, thyroid glands, ovaries and testes, and kidneys, bones muscles, metabolism of the whole body  blood pressure control and others.

Question 3

what does the pituitary gland control in the body? does having a large one influence behavior or any processes that happen in the body?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary: The pituitary is the control center for a variety of glands and organs such as the thyroid, adrenals and gonads. Please check out this link:
http://www.pituitary.org.uk/information/what-is-the-pituitary-gland/hormones/

Question 4

what side is your pituitary gland on?

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The middle: The pituitary gland is located in the middle of your brain above your nose.

Question 5

who treats pituitary gland condition?

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Endocrinologist: Depending on the patient's age, such a patient would be cared for by either a pediatric or adult endocrinologist.

Question 6

what does a small pituitary gland mean?

Accepted Answer

probably nothing: Size doesn't matter.  What matters is the function of the gland.  Who told you it was "small"?  Presumably a ct or MRI for some other reason?  Check with your doctor about this.

Question 7

what can cause pituitary gland thickening?

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Pituitary: Stalk thickening can be a sign of a tumor. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 8

what conditions affect the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly: Tumors of the pituitary

rarely autoimmune inflammation, metastatic cancers, tb, sarcoidosis

severe blood loss can yield necrosis of pituitary;
head trauma can damage pituitary.

Question 9

what does an enlarged pituitary gland mean?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary "enlarged": You need a ct or MRI to see the pituitary. The pituitary normally enlarges during pregnancy and puberty.  Hypothyroidism (high tsh) can make it enlarged.  Bad stuff: tumors in the pituitary can develop, and they sometime secrete excess hormones, giving rise to many different disorders.  Aneurisms, cysts, other things can happen, but all these are readily seen on mri.

Question 10

could you live without your pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

Yes with treatment: Yes, with replacement hormones. Such treatment is complex and usually requires careful management by an endocrinologist. But sometimes necessary if it isn&#x27;t possible to save the pituitary, e.g. after surgery for a tumor in the area.

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