Hyperpituitarism (patient information)
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What is hyperpituitarism?
How do I know if I have hyperpituitarism and what are the symptoms of hyperpituitarism?
Signs and symptoms of hyperpituitarism are the excessive production of growth hormone and abnormal hormone excretion controlled by the pituitary, such as prolactin and thyroid hormones.
- Gigantism in children.
- Abnormal growth of hands and feet in adults
- Headache
- Visual field loss or double vision
- Excessive sweating
- Hoarseness
- Galactorrhea
- Sleep apnea
- Carpal Tunnel syndrome
- Joint pain and limitation of motion
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness or tingling of skin
- Osteoporosis, kyphosis
- Hypertension, arteriosclerosis, even heart failure
Who is at risk for hyperpituitarism?
How to know you have hyperpituitarism?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for hyperpituitarism?
Directions to Hospitals Treating hyperpituitarism
Prevention of hyperpituitarism
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