What are the sequelae of pituitary tumors

Tumors are not scary. Medical technology is so advanced nowadays that people are actively taking surgery. However, pituitary tumors are located in the brain, so people are very careful and afraid of sequelae after surgery. However, there are still some people who are not lucky enough to have sequelae. So what are the sequelae of pituitary tumors?

1. Nasal secretions: Nasal congestion often occurs within a few months after surgery, and a small amount of bloody secretions or cool liquids continue to flow out of the nasal cavity. Nasal drops can be dripped into the nasal cavity to reduce inflammation. Clean the nasal secretions 1 to 2 times in the ENT department 1 week after surgery.

2. Hyponatremia: It usually occurs 4 to 8 days after surgery, and is manifested by low fever, weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and worsening of consciousness in severe cases. Blood tests show low chloride values. After the diagnosis is confirmed, hypertonic saline is infused and drinking water is restricted.

3. Headache: It may be caused by multiple factors such as nasal mucosal edema and sphenoid sinus inflammation. In severe cases, painkillers can be taken for symptomatic treatment.

4. Hypopituitarism: manifested as fever, general weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, etc. Check blood cortisol and thyroid hormones. After the diagnosis is confirmed, use prednisone and thyroxine for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Nasal bleeding: It usually occurs after the removal of the gauze strips used for nasal packing after surgery, or a few days later. In mild cases, temporary placement of cotton balls in the nasal cavity can be effective. In severe cases (several hundred milliliters of bleeding), angiography is required.

In order to avoid the occurrence of these sequelae, we must strengthen the treatment of this disease and conduct follow-up examinations after treatment.