What are the complications of pituitary tumors?

The incidence of pituitary tumors has been increasing in recent years. There are many treatments, including surgery, drug therapy, radiotherapy, etc. However, many people are worried about complications after treatment. What are these complications? I have collected a lot of information. Now let's take a look at the complications of pituitary tumors!

Complications of pituitary tumors include:

1. Decreased vision: In the early stages it may be caused by factors such as vascular spasm.

2. Nasal bleeding: It usually occurs after the removal of the gauze strips used to pack the nasal cavity 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.

3. Headache: It may be caused by multiple factors such as nasal mucosal edema and inflammation of the sphenoid sinus.

4. Hypopituitarism: manifested as fever, general weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, etc.

5. Diabetes insipidus: Symptoms include drinking more water and urinating more frequently.

6. Spinal fluid rhinorrhea: Clear water flows continuously from the nasal cavity, which worsens when lowering the head, accompanied by headache and possible fever. Severe cases require surgical repair.

7. Hyponatremia: It usually occurs 4 to 8 days after surgery, and manifests as low fever, weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and in severe cases, worsening of consciousness.

8. Nasal secretions: Nasal congestion often occurs within a few months after the operation, and a small amount of bloody secretions or cool liquids continuously flow out of the nasal cavity.

Therefore, patients should go to a regular hospital for treatment in time, understand the dangers of complications, consult a doctor clearly, develop a treatment plan that suits them, and avoid the occurrence of complications.