Is a pituitary tumor in the head serious?

Tumors are a common phenomenon that occurs in people's body structures. They vary in size depending on people's physical conditions. Pituitary tumors in the head are a relatively common brain tumor. Their impact on people is very obvious, often causing headaches, dizziness or other conditions. When it comes to tumors, many people worry that they will have a great impact on the body and even cause cancer. So is a pituitary tumor in the head a very serious condition?

1. Pituitary tumor is a disease with relatively serious harm. If it is not treated in time, it will cause serious consequences to the patient. The general harm of pituitary tumor includes endocrine disorders, which will lead to increased levels of hormones such as PRL, GH, ACTH, TSH, etc., thereby causing menstrual disorders, lactation, miscarriage, infertility, sexual dysfunction, obesity, gigantism, large hands and feet, hirsutism, and rough skin. If the structures around the tumor are damaged, it will easily cause dysfunction of the optic nerve, cavernous sinus, basilar artery, hypothalamus, ventricle, brainstem, etc. The main manifestations are: decreased vision, blindness, hemiplegia, fixed eyeballs, intellectual memory disorders, poor spirit, headache, hydrocephalus, etc.

2. It can be seen that if you have a pituitary tumor, it will cause more harm to your body. Patients must discover the disease of pituitary tumor in time and actively receive treatment to avoid missing the best treatment and causing unnecessary regrets. The most important treatment for this disease is timely surgical treatment, which can be followed by medication and gamma knife treatment, which will have a good therapeutic effect. Generally, comprehensive treatment will have better results. Patients must have enough confidence in their condition and cannot always delay treatment. They should also pay attention to regulating their lives, work and diet. It is important to maintain good habits.

Finally, patients with pituitary tumors must take this disease seriously and adopt appropriate treatment methods as soon as possible. If the patient's tumor is relatively small, gamma knife treatment can be used. If it is relatively large, surgical resection must be used for treatment. In addition, Chinese medicine must be used for conditioning to achieve better treatment effects. Patients should not overwork themselves.