What harm does pituitary tumor bring

What harm does a pituitary tumor bring? Pituitary tumor is a common benign tumor in the brain. Early detection and early treatment have a great chance of cure. Although the disease develops slowly, once it is discovered, patients should pay great attention to it. If it is not treated for a long time, it will cause great harm and even threaten life. Let's take a closer look at the harm caused by pituitary tumors.

Many people are lucky enough to get away with pituitary tumors, thinking that the disease is far away from them. When the disease becomes serious, it not only makes treatment more difficult, but the patient himself will also suffer greater harm.

1. Visual impairment: Pituitary tumors will compress the optic nerve during growth and development, causing patients to experience decreased vision and loss of visual field. In daily life, patients will show symptoms such as decreased vision, blurred vision on both sides, and frequent bumping into door frames.

2. Headache: The presence of pituitary tumors can also cause headaches. Patients often feel sudden severe pain, which gradually eases over time. If not treated in time, the pain will worsen as the disease progresses.

3. Endocrine disorders: Female patients with pituitary tumors will experience decreased menstrual volume, amenorrhea, and infertility, which will have a great impact on themselves and their families.

4. Changes in the face and limbs: If the pituitary tumor patient suffers from a growth hormone-producing pituitary adenoma, the excessive secretion of growth hormone will lead to excessive growth of the limbs, muscles and internal organs, resulting in a broad head and face, high cheekbones, enlarged nose, thickened lips, loose, coarse and dark skin, and increased hair.

Patients with pituitary tumors should pay attention to their diet. They should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits that are high in vitamins. Eating these foods can help the body increase resistance and increase appetite. Patients should avoid eating raw and cold foods, especially in the early stages after surgery. Patients should eat more vegetable juice and easily digestible fruits, but not too much each time.