Pituitary Gland
One of the important glands in the human body, pituitary gland is an endocrine gland and is a pea shaped, located at the base of the brain. It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus. It performs a lot of functions including growth stimulation, proper functioning of thyroid gland and so on.
- Pituitary Gland Disorders
Pituitary gland problems are those diseases or conditions affecting the pituitary gland. Read on to know all about the various disorders, symptoms and treatment for this condition...
- Pituitary Gland Problems
Pituitary tumors are the most common of all pituitary gland problems. Besides, there are also other conditions that result due to malfunctioning of the pituitary gland. Read on to know more.
- Enlarged Pituitary Gland
The hormones secreted by pituitary gland play a vital role in various functions in our body. At times, an enlarged pituitary gland tends to hamper the secretion of these hormones, thus leading to various complications in the related body functions. Read on to know more about enlarged pituitary gland - its symptoms, causes and treatment.
- Pituitary Gland Function
It is of the size of a pea, but still known as the 'master gland', and why? Get the answer and all other related aspects, in this article of pituitary gland function...
- Pituitary Gland Tumor: Symptoms of Pituitary Adenoma
Pituitary gland tumor or adenoma refers to the abnormal growth of cells in the pituitary gland. The symptoms of pituitary adenoma are caused due to abnormal secretion of hormones and pressure effect of the enlarged gland. The notable symptoms include headache, fatigue, vision problems, sexual disorders, seizures and sensory disorders.
- Pituitary Gland Tumors
The pituitary gland controls many important functions, such as growth and blood pressure, through the supply of hormones. Tumors appearing in the gland are usually non-cancerous, but may give rise to several other problems.
