What are the dangers of pituitary tumors? Will pituitary tumors cause abnormal growth in children?

Some underage children suddenly grow too fast, and their bodies and appearances change significantly. Some have wider foreheads, unusually protruding jaws, larger noses, thicker lips, and obviously thicker fingers. Newly bought shoes and hats feel tighter, and they frequently change to larger sizes, or even have to have them specially made. Some children even grow into giants. Most parents think that this is a normal growth symptom of their children and do not pay attention to it. In fact, this is a special clinical manifestation of pituitary tumors, and they should actively go to the hospital for examination and treatment.

Adults may also experience abnormal conditions of pituitary tumors, most of which manifest as acromegaly and facial changes. Some patients may also have a sudden increase in appetite, heavier hair, rough skin, pigmentation, and insensitive fingers. Severe cases may also cause general fatigue, headaches, joint pain, and sexual dysfunction. Women of childbearing age may also experience symptoms of amenorrhea and infertility, and may even develop diabetes.

Pituitary adenoma is a benign adenoma, which is quite common and has been increasing in recent years. The pituitary gland is an important endocrine organ in the human body, containing several types of endocrine cells that secrete a variety of endocrine hormones. If an endocrine cell grows an adenoma, the above-mentioned clinical manifestations may occur.

If you find that friends around you have special abnormal changes in their face or limbs, you should advise them to go to the hospital for examination so that the disease can be discovered early and treatment can be started early.