What causes pituitary tumor

summary

Pituitary adenoma is a disease that causes great damage to the human body. We all have a certain understanding of pituitary adenoma, but it is estimated that most adults do not know much about this disease. It is a disease that will bring great harm to the physical and mental health of patients. We should pay more attention and take effective measures in advance to prevent the occurrence of the disease, So as to reduce unnecessary trouble. When the pituitary gland is damaged by other diseases, the secretion of hormones will change. Let's take a look at the following.

What causes pituitary tumor

First, the tissue structure around the tumor is damaged: when the tumor is ignored by people, it will gradually increase, and at the same time, it will invade and oppress the surrounding important tissue structures, such as the optic nerve, cavernous sinus, basilar artery, hypothalamus, third ventricle, brain stem, etc., resulting in corresponding dysfunction, such as visual acuity loss, visual field defect, hemiplegia, eyeball fixation Diplopia, mental and memory impairment, mental changes, headache, hydrocephalus, etc.

Second, the endocrine system of the patient is in disorder: the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland with secretion function is in disorder, which leads to the occurrence of pituitary adenoma. The patient will also cause menstrual disorders, lactation, ugly face, increased hair, rough skin, etc; Patients with decreased pituitary function will show fatigue, fear of cold and other corresponding symptoms.

Third: metabolic disorder: the decrease of blood potassium, calcium and other elements in patients due to metabolic disorder, patients will have no strength, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension and other symptoms, and patients will spontaneously have fractures in many parts of the body. Immune function will become low, so prone to cold phenomenon, patients are also prone to cancer. Pituitary adenoma can occur at any age, but it often occurs in young adults. Because pituitary adenoma has serious damage to the growth and development of human body and the function of many organs in the whole body, it should be treated in time after suffering from pituitary adenoma disease.

matters needing attention

Through the above introduction about the cause of pituitary tumor, I believe you have a more profound understanding of pituitary tumor. Usually, you can do some physical exercise properly, so as to improve your resistance to the disease. In addition to timely prevention of this disease, pituitary patients should also learn more about the symptoms of pituitary adenoma, so as to find out in time and go to the hospital for treatment in time, so as to reduce the damage caused by pituitary adenoma.