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Could pituitary problems be caused by a whiplash injury?

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Rarely!!!!: But possible trauma , especially if head was hit also could cause shearing of pituitary stalk, or bleeding in area of pituitary.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 12/31/2012

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