Pituitary

Acromegaly – This Rare Disease Can Cause Giantism and Facial Distortion

"Acromegaly?" "Yes, it's a very rare disease, glandular in origin, activated by a defective pituitary." "Doctor can't you tell me…

4 weeks ago

Understanding Osmoregulation

Osmoregulation is defined as the ability of the body to control the levels of water, salts and other ions found…

4 weeks ago

Pituitary Tumor (Adenoma) – Complications

Revealing symptoms to my Family Physician, he had my blood checked. The results came back: excess prolactin. He diagnosed this…

2 years ago

What is an Adenoma? – Signs and Symptoms

An adenoma is a collection of growths of glandular origin. Adenomas can grow from many organs including the colon, liver,…

2 years ago

Growth Hormone Deficiency

Growth hormone is a peptide that is produced in the body that is secreted by the pituitary gland and is…

3 years ago

What Does a Low TSH Mean?

Did your doctor say you have a low TSH level? A TSH level is measured by drawing a tube of…

4 years ago

Pituitary Abnormality Causing Dwarfism, Giantism, or Acromegaly

One of the most common hormone produced by the pituitary is the growth hormone. The pituitary is a small, pea-sized…

4 years ago

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