A member asked:

Been diagnosed with hypophysitis 3 years ago, getting constant muscle contracting and spasms in head , could be a symtom of depression. regards diana

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

Most probably not: Hypophysitis is a rare condition and so far not many cases have been found. This is a growth on the Anterior Pituitary gland in the Sella Turcica of the Pituitary fossa. Contraction of muscles and headache R the initial symptoms of Hypophysitis. So, it is not depression.

Answered 9/28/2016

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