Does my pituitary gland sometimes produce a small amount of the hormone, even if I have CDI?
Frequently Asked Questions-Page 3In some patients with CDI, the pituitary is able to produce small amounts of the hormone as, for example, when they smoke or become dehydrated. However, the variability in the duration of action of the dDAVP in you is probably due mainly to variability in the efficiency of adsorption. Colds, sinusitis, or even a little hay fever markedly impair the absorption of the drug from the nasal mucosa and result in much shorter durations of action.
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Frequently Asked Questions-Page 5Is there other treatment or medication? I was told that Tegretol is used to treat seizure disorder and CDI. Yes, there are other medications that work quite well in CDI. One is Tegretol. Another is chlorpropamide. Both can be taken by mouth and may have side effects but they are usually not serious. CDI may result in increased loss of water from skin or lungs (so called insensible loss) but it does not manifest as an appreciable increase in perspiration.
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Frequently Asked Questions-Page 5When CDI (the type that is associated with absence of the pituitary bright spot and is treated with dDAVP nasal spray) begins in infancy or early childhood, it is often genetic. If so, one parent or other relative may or may not have CDI also. In any case a genetic analysis should be performed on the child unless, of course, some other cause such as a congenital malformation of the brain or a tumor has already been identified.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pituitary CancerThe pituitary gland is a small gland located behind the nasal sinuses and above the roof of the mouth at the base of the skull. It is connected to the hypothalamus, a part of the brain. Together, the two control the production of many of the important hormones in the body. The pituitary gland sits in a tight bony space and has little room to grow or expand when swollen or if there is a tumor.
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Frequently Asked Questions-Page 4CDI itself does not interfere with menstruation or fertility. However, it may be associated with these or other problems if the disease or injury that caused the DI also damages adjacent parts of the brain or pituitary where other hormones are normally produced. Head trauma is one of the things that can cause this kind of collateral damage, but it does not always do so. Therefore, each patient with CDI must be evaluated separately to determine if any of the other hormones have been affected.
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Frequently Asked Questions-Page 5Microadenomas do not cause CDI. However, infiltrative diseases of the pituitary, which can mimic micros on MRI, can. Given your symptoms, you should have tests to determine whether you do, indeed, have CDI.
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How does a tumor in the pituitary gland cause abnormal growth elsewhere?
Acromegaly FAQs Medical Reference Medical Encyclopedia Infor...The tumor causes the gland to produce too much growth hormone. This, in turn, stimulates the liver to produce too much IGF-1, which causes the excess tissue growth.
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Focus Families, Septo-optic dysplasia, Optic nerve hypoplasi...The pituitary, or master gland, controls the function of many other glands - the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, testes. It also produces growth hormone and anti-diuretic (water saving) hormone.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Westchester Urological Associat...The prostate gland is known as a secondary reproductive organ. The gland produces fluids which contain enzymes and other substances which assist the sperm in fertilization. One third of the ejaculate fluid is produced by the prostate itself and the remaining two thirds is produced by the seminal vesicles or ejaculatory ducts.
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Frequently Asked Questions-Page 4Neither CDI or dDAVP treatment is risky for the fetus. As far as we know, dDAVP is completely safe during pregnancy. It has not been associated with any significant increase in spontaneous abortions or fetal malformations. The only risk is water intoxication, but that is no greater than in any other DI patient and can be avoided by remembering to drink only when you are truly thirsty.
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What are the effects of stress on dDAVP absorption and the pituitary gland itself?
Frequently Asked Questions-Page 3far as we know, stress does not affect dDAVP absorption, although it might increase the metabolism or disposition of the drug.
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H GHR Gold FAQIf you have a pituitary defect H-GHR GOLD will not work, however the hgh injections although expensive should work. We suggest seeing your doctor. If you have liver disease neither H-GHR GOLD or hgh injections will work depending on the severity of your liver disease. The liver is the only organ in the body that can completely regenerate itself using a milk thistle extract called silibinin and silimarin.
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Pituitary Network Association - FAQThe pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as "The Master Gland." From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes, directing them to produce thyroid hormone, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and many more. These hormones have dramatic effects on metabolism, blood pressure, sexuality, reproduction, and other vital body functions.
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Frequently Asked Questions-Page 5CDI does not affect any body system except urine production by the kidney. When other systems are affected, it is due to the underlying disease that also caused the CDI.
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Equine Electro-Accuscope TherapyThe amount of electricity produced by the Acuscope is measured in microamps (millionths of an amp), an extremely tiny amount of current in comparison to the amount of electricity flowing from a wall socket. It has been scientifically proven that this level of current produces the most beneficial effect on the body's cells.
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