What are the symptoms of a non functioning pituitary gland?

What are the symptoms of a non functioning pituitary gland?

Symptoms of a Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenoma

• Growth hormone deficiency.
• Growth failure in children.
• Hypogonadism (low reproductive hormones)
• Delayed puberty in children.
• Reduced or loss of sex drive.
• Menstrual irregularities/loss of menstrual cycle.
• Infertility.
• Hypocortisolism (low cortisol)

What is the treatment for a non functioning pituitary gland?

Nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma treatments The main treatment for nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas is surgery. You may need radiation therapy after surgery. After your treatment, we provide follow-up care. Most patients have hormonal testing and an MRI each year for at least five years.

How is non functioning pituitary adenoma diagnosed?

Clinically Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenomas: Diagnosis. Imaging scans are one method doctors use to diagnose clinically nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas. We will also order hormone tests to evaluate the levels of pituitary hormone, confirming that there is no evidence of hormone production by the tumor.

Does pituitary tumor cause weight gain?

When the cause is too much ACTH production from the pituitary it’s called Cushing’s disease. In adults, the symptoms can include: Unexplained weight gain (mostly in the face, chest, and belly)

Can a pituitary tumor cause loss of appetite?

Lack of pituitary hormones (hypopituitarism) effects: Loss of appetite. Weight loss or weight gain. Nausea.

Can a pituitary tumor cause balance problems?

Pituitary adenomas are common “brain tumors”, but only on rare occasions are they sources of dizziness or imbalance. The reason for this is because the pituitary is far away from the inner ear as well as structures that process motion information from the ear.

Can a pituitary tumor cause you to pass out?

Symptoms include: Vision problems (blurry, double vision, loss of peripheral vision) Headaches or other facial pain. Dizziness and/or fainting.