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Just wanted to whether can we activate pituitary gland after the age of 20, or will it never Stop functioning itself

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete ...  Read More

What are the functions of pituitary gland. What happens when it stopped working. If it stopped working then how to stimulate it to work as usual.

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Hello there. Pituitary gland is called the master gland. It basically controls everything in your body which is governed by hormones. Since its a master endocrine gland, it controlled all the endoc ...  Read More

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Is there any solution for pituitary gland issues which causes prolactin & other hormones disorders issues.

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Homeopathic treatment can be given in pituitary disorder.. ...  Read More

Stone in pituitary gland which cause pain in month n continue saliva. The problem is from last 1.5 year.

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This has to be left as it is unless causing problems if headache but for this you need to visit a neurosurgeon. On the other hand pain in mouth and salivation is caused by Parotid gland . So please b ...  Read More

I was diagnosed by pituitary gland enlargement in MRI scan.. Does it cause any serious problem.. Can it be cured with medicine itself..

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It depends on the size of gland enlargement and your symptoms. Also, you need to be tested for pituitary hormone levels in your blood. Consult a endocrinologist for an detailed evaluation. You should ...  Read More

My Father incidentally diagnosed with Pituitary gland appear bulky issue. Report state that pituitary gland bulky with central non-enhancing area. One of the possibilities includes pituitary Apoplexy or Adenoma Report attached for your reference.please advice.

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needs hormonal profile evaluation. ...  Read More

What does swell in pituitary gland mean. Is that worrisome? Can it be treated easily. What are the causes of the same.

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Depends. Also is it active? Book online for further information ...  Read More

Sir he is having cyst in pituitary gland (macroedoma) and doctors have suggested him to go for surgery so can you please suggest that should we go for surgery or try homeopathy.

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Hello , please go the reply here as Dr.A.K.Mandal on 6th August as homoeopath ,from where my name has been deleted due to change of Photo. However along with earlier reply I want to mention here th ...  Read More

Hi I am 33 year old and planning for family. I have been facing difficulties for intercourse so took appointment of urologist. After couple of test and Brain MRI , doctor found that my Harmon are not in balance due to pituitary gland macroadenoma. Neurosurgeon is suggesting me to operate but I wanted to know that 1 after operation , will my ho

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After operation ur condition may progress or worsen cant say anything as far ur speem report what is the status of semen analysis rt now? Did u have done it we can try with ayurvedic medicine for coup ...  Read More

Is it safe to do pituitary gland meditation to force it to release of HGH at age of 27?. What if my growth plates have fused by now and by this meditation HGH is released into my body? Is it possible to grow tall at my age?

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Very unlikely that your height will increase at 27 years, furthermore being a girl, its very difficult. ...  Read More

My prolactins level were high and doctor suggested MRI These are the findings "There is an ovoid nodule measuring 6.6 x 8.8 x 5.7 mm (AP x TR x CC) seen in pituitary gland on left side, which appears isointense on T1, heterogeneously hyperintense on T2, hypoenhancing on early phase of dynamic contrast images and intense homogene

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You need to get the visual perimetry done and depending on the prolactin values we titre the dosage of tablets required and follow you up with serial mri brain. Advise you to take a neurosurgery consu ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with H Pylori in Jan 2025. I took the antibiotic course and since then my stomach issues have never been settled. Saw multiple gastros and everyone just redirected me to Psychiatrists and I was put on anti depressents and anti anxiety meds. I don't take stress about anything as such but when the stomach is not in proper rhythm the

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

18 years male . Gynochamestia since 12 . Low libido issues and never had morning erections . Tested for total and free testosterone . Total testosterone came normal around 850 ng/ dl . Free testosterone came very low around 1.7 ng / dl . Which is less than 0.2% of total testosterone. Checked fsh ,lh and prolactin . LH and prolactin came normal with

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Pls have physical examination with nearby endocrinologist and have a follow up. ...  Read More

I am 18 years old with history of some months of anorexia when I was 13 . I never had morning erections. Tested for testosterone . Total testosterone was 850ng/dl . But free testosterone was very low at 1.7 ng/ dl , which is not even 0.2% of total testosterone. I also have libido issues . I tested prolactin being normal . Then I tested FSH it was l

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With ashwagandha possible stopping the pituitary gland from producing thyroid releasing hormone, will this system recover if you stop taking this herb and if so then how long will it take for pituitary gland to start working again? or is it something like the side effects of steroids where you will not regain function?

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Your should talk to an ayurveda doctor ...only then you will be satisfied with your condition ...  Read More

I have uterus fibroid.. Doctor had suggested for surgery but have one doubt that I have dioganised with pituitary enlargement gland also... Is there any problem for uterus surgery due to this pituitary enlargement.. Plz help me.. Tq

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No link as such ...  Read More

Hello doctors, My fiance has been diagnosed with high prolactin level 106 Ng/ml. After that MRI was done and found that there is pituitary mircroadenoma is there. Please find the MRI report in attachment. After that, other hormone test is performed like growth hormone , thyroid , cortisol and iFG and all test result are normal. Now, please let me

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this is probably an incidental finding since the lesion is nonfunctional one, she needs to be on yearly follow up with mri scan, ophthalmology check up and hormone assay. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My wife is diagnosed with high prolactin level 80 ng/ml. After mri , pituitary Mircoadenoma is found having dimension 4x6x5.2 mm. So, please let me know it is treatable using medicine or need surgery. 🙏

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prolactin level of 80 is ok. if the other hormones are normal probably it's a non functioning one what was the indication for the mri ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My wife is diagnosed with pituitary microadenoma having dimension 4.1x6x5.2 mm in mri Report. Please let me know that it treatable with Medicine or need surgery. Please find the report in attachment. 🙏

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need to do the hormones level to see if its a functional adenoma. if it's non functional then no need surgery now..needs follow up to see the increase in size and optic chiasm compression contact onli ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am diagnosed with pituitary mircoadenoma having dimension 4.1 x 6 x 5.2 mm . So , please let me know to it is treatable with Medicine or it need surgery. Please check attachment for mri report.

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My wife is having prolactine of 140 and I have a MRI Scan as well. Also I have attached the reports. Is Microadenoma pituitary tumour is serious? Should I go for surgery ? What I should do now ? The doctor suggested to take cabergoline tablet to control the prolactine. Any suggestions please?

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Consultant an Endocrinologist and Neurosurgeon. As the tumor is very small you may not need a surgery . If the tumor grows in size you can check your field of vision by an ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

My father was operated for pituitary gland 10 years ago.after that he was normal.recently he was detected with high sugar h1 reading 800.he became unconscious and was admitted to icu.after 15 days he was recoverd .he is in insulin 3 times 10 unit.post recovery he is mentally disturbed .doesn't remember any thing.bed wetting problem .not able to sle

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It's a complex case, this information is insufficient to answer your query. You should take a second opinion from another local Neurologist/ Neurosurgeon with all previous reports present. ...  Read More

My Aunt has Left lobe of thyroid gland swollened, doctor has recommended to partially remove thyroid gland (left lobe). However functioning of thyroid gland appears to be normal. Surgery name : Hemithyroidectomy Doctor has prescribed above surgery, i have attached ultrasound thyroid scan report ..is surgery mandatory ? please check the report and

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You can take a second opinion with an endocrinologist. But, in person consultation will be helpful in deciding the management. ...  Read More

I have pituitary macroadenoma for 10 years now, I am taking cabergolin .5 mg since 2016, twice a week to control it. But size of tumor is not reducing and constant for 3 years now. Suggest me what should I do now, I am taking treatment from AIIMS since 2014 but I don't want to go for a transcranial surgery as I have operated twice before and don't

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You have take best advice from aiims. Follow it. ...  Read More

Last 15 days i have sore throat and less gland swollen with ache in right sight. I taken antibiotics last 5 days ago but gland ache have till noy . It is a serious issue??

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It can be infection only but get one sonography of neck ...  Read More

I want to test my kidney and liver functions which test i have to do urine test and blood test or any other

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I have Pituitary tumor. I feel anxiety attack and I fell down on the ground unconscious sometimes.? What is it some aftereffects?

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Can you share your reports and better if you can consult. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My in law is having pituitary tumour and doctor suggested to do surgery...is there any side effects in future or after surgery is it completely curable or Any other chance which may start again. Who is best surgeon in hyderabad for the surgery.. Thanks & Regards

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Post surgery may need to take thyroxine ( Thyroid hormone). Recurrence will depend upon type of tumor. Discuss with your family doctor who will recommend the best neurosurgeon or ENT surgeon. ...  Read More

Is there any way or Method That Stimulate Pituitary gland for releasing more Growth Hormones to increase hieght .

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The answer is no, as pituitary gland secrets multiple harmones and its very small deeply embedded at the base of skull... ...  Read More

My weight is 52 kg but it should be 68 kg according to bmi I have more sweating I feel my body temperature is more than normal. My body is dry specially feet and palm including inner mouth. My t4 value is 4.2 ,t3 and tsh are normal Free t4 value is normal What should i do now ?

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TSH should be around 3.5. so mildly raised. Check for autoantibodies. I would need more information on your symptoms to guide you further. ...  Read More

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