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  • Other Conditions & General Pituitary Conditions
    You may have a condition not covered by the topics below, or indeed a discussion topic that covers more than one pituitary condition perhaps. If so, feel free to post here.
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    Last post by ValerianJ View the latest post
    10 Aug 2010, 18:01
  • Acromegaly and Gigantism
    Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results from too much growth hormone (GH) in the body. The pituitary, a small gland in the brain, makes GH. In acromegaly, the pituitary produces excessive amounts of GH. Acromegaly Gigantism results if this excess GH starts prior to adulthood.
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    Last post by JohnwithanhD View the latest post
    08 Sep 2010, 16:31
  • Addison's Disease
    Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. The disease is also called adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism.
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    49 Posts
    Last post by Paul Clarke View the latest post
    29 Jul 2010, 04:19
  • Craniopharyngioma
    Craniopharyngioma is a tumour that develops in the area of the brain called the hypothalamus, which is close to the pituitary gland. It is usually found in children or young adults and accounts for around 10% of all brain tumours in young people. It can however be diagnosed at any age.
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    24 Posts
    Last post by bdubbs View the latest post
    19 Jun 2010, 21:25
  • Cushing's
    Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body’s tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called hypercortisolism, Cushings Disease is generally as a result of a pituitary adenoma, however Cushing's Syndrome encompasses other causes.
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    43 Posts
    Last post by Bev View the latest post
    16 Jul 2010, 15:50
  • Diabetes Insipidus
    Water in the body is regulated by a hormone an antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or vasopressin. ADH is produced in the hypothalamus and then stored in the pituitary gland. Diabetes Insipidus is the alteration of this water regulation, resulting in increased thirst and increased urine production,
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    12 Posts
    Last post by ValerianJ View the latest post
    07 Sep 2010, 18:33
  • Growth Hormone Deficiency
    Growth Hormone Deficiency is a condition where the pituitary gland does not produce sufficient growth hormone.
    6 Topics
    45 Posts
    Last post by Paul Clarke View the latest post
    24 Feb 2010, 22:30
  • Hypopituitarism
    Hypoptuitarism is the failure to produce or release sufficient levels of the pituitary hormones, Some hormones are more susceptible to loss (damage) than others. Treatments include: Recombant GH, Oestrogen or Testosterone esters, Gonadotrophins, Hydrocortisone, Thyroxine.
    8 Topics
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    Last post by Caroline Churchill View the latest post
    11 Jun 2010, 15:04
  • Hypo / Hyperthyroidism
    An under or over active thyroid gland and all the charming side effects you get as a bonus
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    Last post by Paul Clarke View the latest post
    12 Aug 2010, 19:19
  • Kallmann Syndrome
    Kallmann syndrome is a condition characterized by delayed or absent puberty and an impaired sense of smell
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    Last post by molehands View the latest post
    26 Mar 2010, 10:53
  • Lupus & Auto-Immune Disorders
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    6 Posts
    Last post by Paul Clarke View the latest post
    01 Aug 2010, 05:58
  • Prolactinoma
    A prolactinoma is a benign tumour (adenoma) of the pituitary gland that produces a hormone called prolactin. Symptoms of prolactinoma are caused by too much prolactin in the blood (hyperprolactinemia) or by pressure effects of the adenoma on surrounding tissues.
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    64 Posts
    Last post by JohnwithanhD View the latest post
    15 Jul 2010, 14:46
  • Non-Functioning Pituitary Adenoma
    A Non-Functioning Pituitary Adenoma is a pituitary tumour (adenoma) that does not produce any hormones. The adenoma can cause pressure on the pituitary gland affecting the balance of hormones produced by the pituitary gland. The pressure effects can also cause headaches and alter vision.
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    Last post by ValerianJ View the latest post
    07 Sep 2010, 18:24
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    A resource for those of us with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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    Last post by Paul Clarke View the latest post
    22 May 2009, 15:22
  • Sheehan's
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    Last post by Paul Clarke View the latest post
    26 Jul 2009, 17:37
  • Sleep Apnoea
    Sleep Apnoea is the intermittent and repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. This results in irregular breathing at night and excessive sleepiness during the day. Although it is not a pituitary condition in itself, it is prevalent in people with Acromegaly (or Acromegaly Gigantism).
    7 Topics
    28 Posts
    Last post by Paul Clarke View the latest post
    11 Jun 2010, 23:58
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