Disease Symptoms

The subsequent symptoms may be associated to pituitary tumors (adenoma) and the diseases they cause (e.g. acromegaly, Cushing’s disease, hyperprolactinemia). Pituitary tumors can cause any a single or more than a single of the symptoms. If you think you could possess a pituitary tumor you should consult your physician.

Prolactinoma (and nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma):

infertility
amenorrhea (absence of menses or menstrual periods)
oligomenorrhea (irregular/sparse menstruation)
decreased libido (interest in sex)
galactorrhea (breast milk production/leakage/nipple discharge)
osteoporosis (brittle bones –actually calcium deficient)/bone fractures/breakage
impotence vaginal dryness (painful intercourse) visual loss

Acromegaly (Growth hormone secreting adenoma):

sleep apnea
hand, foot, face, or tongue growth or enlargement, swelling (soft tissue enlargement)
coarsening of facial features
change in ring or shoe size
spreading teeth, bite troubles (overbite/underbite)
Bell’s palsy (facial paralysis on a single side)
carpal tunnel syndrome
joint and bone aches, pains and tenderness (including foot and tooth pain)
gigantism
excessive perspiration (sweating)
greasy skin
impotence

Cushing’s condition (ACTH secreting adenoma):

fat build-up in the confront (round or moon face), back again (characteristically the upper back again causing a so-called hump), and chest, while the arms and legs to turn out to be relatively thin
hyperglycemia/diabetes (too much sugar in the blood)
weak and fragile muscles and bones
backache
flushed (red) face
slender skin
increased bruising or bruisability
skin ulcers
hypertension (high blood pressure)
weight gain
skin striae (lines/wrinkles/stretch marks)
decreased fertility in men
mood swings
excess head of hair growth
osteoporosis rib and vertebral compression fractures

Thyrotropin (TSH) secreting adenomas:

weight loss
increased appetite
center palpitations or irregular heartbeat (superventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation)
tachycardia (rapid center rate)
heat intolerance and increased sweating
tremor
frequent bowel movements
fatigue and muscle weakness
exertional intolerance and shortness of breath
oligomehnorrhea (decreased menstrual flow)
nervousness and irritability
other mental disturbances
sleep disturbances (including insomnia)
modifications in vision, photophobia, eyesight irritation, diplopia or exophthalmos
lower extremity edema (swelling)
sudden paralysis
impaired fertility

All pituitary tumors and craniopharyngiomas:

headache
decreased libido (interest / wish in sex)
menstrual disorders
chilly intolerance
excessive perspiration (sweating)
decreased appetite
vision impairment, blurriness, blindness (particularly poor peripheral vision)
excessive thirst and frequent urination
growth failure
delayed or premature puberty
nausea
dry skin
constipation
fatigue
lower or large blood pressure
hypernatremia (high sodium in the blood)
frequent urination (diabetes insipidus)

There are, of course, other leads to of every of those symptoms, but if a single doesn’t think about pituitary tumors then the diagnosis can’t be made! So remember to consult your medical professional regarding these symptoms. He or she may want to refer you to definitely an endocrinologist or a neuroendocrinologist.