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My friend has been diagnosed with pituitary apoplexy.bt over a period of time the size of d lesion has increased in size. At d same time she is also suffering from hypothyroidism.. And she has constant low BP..she also has tachycardia.. And now doc has advised a pacemaker... plz help me with this problem.
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Dr. Chethan R S
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6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there, Pituitary apoplexy is a condition in which the pituitary tumor spontaneously hemorrhages (bleeds). Most patients have significant visual improvement after surgery;.... however, a majority will have permanent hormone deficiencies due to pituitary injury. You may require hormone replacement therapy for life...Consult Endocrinologist regarding hormonal replacement therapy...
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