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What are the effects of stress on dDAVP absorption and the pituitary gland itself?

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far as we know, stress does not affect dDAVP absorption, although it might increase the metabolism or disposition of the drug.
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What is the pituitary gland?

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The 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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Is this something associated with the damage to my pituitary gland?

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CDI 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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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.
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What are the side effects of DDAVP?

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DDAVP has the best side effect profile of all the medications currently available to treat bedwetting. The tablets have a better side effect profile than the nasal spray. A serious and preventable side effect of DDAVP is water intoxication with resultant seizure or other central nervous system symptoms. DDAVP limits the amount of urine that the kidney will produce.
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What are the known side effects of DDAVP?

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There are no side effects of dDAVP except water intoxication. If you are experiencing unusual psychological changes on treatment, you should have your plasma sodium checked to see if it is low, a sign of water intoxication.
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What is the role of the pituitary gland?

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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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What kind of side effects are seen with DDAVP?

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DDAVP, as an oral preparation, is not commonly associated with adverse reactions, although extra care should be taken if a patient has Cystic Fibrosis.
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If the MRI showed the pituitary gland was lacking the hormone since birth, which DI is this?

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When 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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Could my head injury have affected my pituitary gland and caused CDI?

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Is 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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Are you sure you didn't mean to say pituitary gland?

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The 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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If I have Liver Disease or a disease of the Pituitary gland will H-GHR GOLD still be effective?

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If 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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How does a tumor in the pituitary gland cause abnormal growth elsewhere?

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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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What is DDAVP?

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DDAVP is a synthetic chemical that is almost identical to a naturally occurring chemical, anti-diuretic hormone (AHD) that is made in the hypothalamus part of the brain. ADH controls the amount of urine made by the kidneys. If there is not enough ADH, the kidneys make too much urine, and vice versa.
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How does dDAVP work in my body? Does it go to my pituitary first or my kidneys?

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DDAVP is absorbed into the bloodstream and taken directly to the kidneys where it acts to concentrate the urine and, thereby, reduce urine output.
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What is the pituitary?

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The 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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Does my pituitary gland sometimes produce a small amount of the hormone, even if I have CDI?

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In 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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What is the prostate gland?

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The 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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The prostate gland is a walnut sized gland that is located between the bladder and urethra. When men urinate they actually urinate through the prostate. As men age the middle of the prostate enlarges under the influence of the male hormone, testosterone. This is called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH.
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What is an absorption chiller?

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Absorption chillers use heat and a chemical solution to produce chilled water. A gas burner is usually used to produce the heat with a mixture of lithium bromide and water as the chemical solution. Recovered waste heat in the form of hot water or steam can be used to power an indirect-fired absorption chiller (they use electricity for solution pumps, but only a small fraction of the electricity that electric motor driven chillers require).
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What can individuals do to combat the effects of stress?

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Supported by the government, the IMSA run an annual stress awareness day encouraging individuals to take action to help resolve their personal stress levels. These personal goals could include: causes of stress are often work related, organisations need to look at external independent organisations that can help establish the problem areas and provide solutions. The result of such external companies will be a happier workforce, thus improved productivity.
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What are the long-term side effects of taking dDAVP?

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Research into a cure for CDI is being conducted, but there are no promising leads at present and it is unlikely that a cure will be available anytime soon. Fortunately, a good treatment (dDAVP) is available to control the disorder. A better treatment for NDI is also being actively investigated and, although the leads there are a little more promising, it will likely be some time before it is routinely available.
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Can you suggest a safe remedy for STRESS without any side effects?

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Ans. STRESS capsules are a research product to combat stress related disease. It's unique composition of Ashwagandha, Jatamansi and Brahmi not only gaurd against ill effects of stress, but also revitalises your body. It increases memory, strengthens the mind and helps to cope with exhaustion, overwork and fatigue. Take one capsule in the morning and one in the evening with water/milk.
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STRESS CARE capsules are a research product to combat stress related disease. It's unique composition of Ashwagandha, Jatamansi, Jyotismati and Brahmi not only gaurd against ill effects of stress, but also revitalises your body. It increases memory, strengthens the mind and helps to cope with exhaustion, overwork and fatigue. Take one capsule in the morning and one in the evening with water/milk.
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What is a pituitary Tumor?

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A 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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What are pituitary tumors?

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A 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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What is the Sebaceous Gland?

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The 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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What does the prostate gland do? What is its purpose?

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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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