For something so small this pituitary gland can cause a whole load of medical conditions that can not only be hard to detect but also had to manage and accept. Being diagnosed with conditions that can threaten your life can be scary. However, there is hope, help and support available to make your own pituitary journey the best it can be. There's a lot of information to take in at times. The main conditions are:

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• Acromegaly

• Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency

• Craniopharyngioma

• Cushing's Disease

• Diabetes Insipidus

• Hypopituitarism

• Non-functioning tumours

• Prolactinoma

The symptoms experienced by those with pituitary conditions will vary depending on the problem with the pituitary gland. Key symptoms to look out for include:

 

• Periods stopping 

• Feeling cold, tired and gaining weight despite not eating more

• Aching joints, increased size of hands, feet and facial changes

• Headaches

• Passing urine frequently and a thirst you cannot quench

• Difficultly with peripheral vision

• Excessive facial hair, a fatty hump at the top of the back, stretch marks and awful mood swings

 

If you experience any of these please contact your doctor or The Pituitary Foundation for advice, guidance and diagnosis. 

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