Is this something associated with the damage to my pituitary gland?
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 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.
Related QuestionsPituitary Tumor Treatment Center FAQ - UCSF Department of Ne...Located in the center of the head, behind the eyes and the optic nerve, the pituitary gland rests in the sella turcica, above the sphenoid sinus. The pituitary gland is small (about the size of a kidney bean, 10 mm, or less than 1/2 inch, in diameter), but it has very important functions because it secretes several hormones that regulate essential body processes.Related Questions
Acromegaly FAQs Medical Reference Medical Encyclopedia Infor...The pituitary is a tiny gland that resides deep within the skull under the main part of the brain. It produces several different hormones, including growth hormone.Related Questions
What is the role of the pituitary gland?
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-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-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 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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growth hormone - IronOnline Weight Training ForumThe mind can no more tolerate "a little irrationality" than the body can tolerate "a little malignancy". Both evils, once introduced, start to consume any healthier elements. - Leonard Peikoff Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?" - Douglas Adams One possible side effect of taking the HGH injections is the patient's pituitary gland becoming lazy.
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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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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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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 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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Prostate Cancer FAQThe prostate gland is a male sex gland. It produces a thick fluid that forms part of semen. The prostate is about the size of a walnut. It is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate surrounds the upper part of the urethra, the tube that empties urine from the bladder.
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What is a pituitary Tumor?
Pituitary Network Association - FAQA pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth of pituitary cells. Pituitary tumors can either be nonfunctional (that is they do not secrete hormones) or produce specific hormones, such as prolactin (causing infertility, decreased libido, and osteoporosis), growth hormone (causing acromegaly), ACTH (causing Cushing's), TSH (causing hypothyroidism), or be nonfunctional (that is they do not produce hormones).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pituitary CancerA pituitary tumor is a tumor that begins in the pituitary gland. Most pituitary tumors are not cancer. In fact, cancerous pituitary tumors are so rare that state and national cancer agencies keep no record of how many people get them each year. Benign (non-cancerous) pituitary tumors are also rare. About 3,000 people get them each year.
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Acne Scars - FAQsThe sebaceous glands are found within the skin, connected to a hair follicle. The glands secrete sebum, an oily substance which prevents the skin from drying and becoming too brittle.
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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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Thyroid.org: Childhood Head and Neck Irradiation FAQThe thyroid glands of children are especially sensitive to radiation. Radiation exposure appears to cause a number of different thyroid problems including an underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism), thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. The younger the child is when the radiation exposure occurs, the greater the risk is of these problems occurring.
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Thyroid.org: Thyroid Surgery FAQPatients should discuss with the surgeon what operation on the thyroid is to be performed and how much of the thyroid should be removed.
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Pituitary Network Association - FAQTumors (overwhelmingly benign), inflammation, infections and injury can cause the gland to malfunction, as well as metastasis or spread of other tumors to the pituitary (rare). Radiation therapy to the brain can also cause normal pituitary cells to malfunction.
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Pituitary Network Association - FAQIt depends on the type of tumor and how far it has invaded into the brain, as well as the patient's age and overall health. Three kinds of treatment are used: surgery (removing the tumor during an operation), radiation therapy (using high-dose x-rays/proton beams to kill tumor cells) and drug therapy to shrink and sometimes eradicate the tumor. Drugs can also block the pituitary gland from making too much hormone.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pituitary CancerPituitary tumors that affect hormones may cause a variety of symptoms, which are related to high hormone levels and production. These symptoms will be different in children than in adults. Growth hormone-secreting adenomas in children may cause: Other more rare kinds of pituitary tumors cause other symptoms. It is important for anyone who is experiencing any unusual symptoms to see their doctor.
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This depends on the type of tumor and the size of the tumor. A large tumor may cause loss of vision, particularly peripheral vision, if it compresses the optic chiasm (where the optic [eye] nerves converge). Headache may also occur; the type of headache varies from patient to patient. Headache may occur with a large or a small tumor.
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Pituitary Tumor Treatment Center FAQ - UCSF Department of Ne...A pituitary adenoma is a tumor-that is, a growth of tissue in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled manner. Adenomas are located just next to, or within the pituitary gland. The adenoma can be much smaller than the gland when the symptoms it causes become noticeable and the adenoma is diagnosed. Most pituitary adenomas are 'microadenomas', which measure 3 to 9 mm (1/8 to 3/8 of an inch) in diameter, although a few patients have 'macroadenomas', which are 10 mm or larger in diameter.
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Veterinary Diseases & Conditions FAQs - Various TopicsDiseases of the thyroid gland are common in dogs and cats (humans, too). Dogs with thyroid disease are more commonly hypothyroid (underactive gland) and cats with thyroid disease are more commonly hyperthyroid (overactive gland). This article discusses thyroid anatomy, common conditions and treatment options for dogs and cats with thyroid disease.
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