Pituitary Adenoma: Causes, Symptoms And Treatments | Dr. Pramod Chaurasia

 What Is Pituitary Adenoma? 

 These are non-cancerous tumors that occur in the pituitary gland. These tumors don't spread beyond the skull. This can create pressure and damage the brain and nerves.

What Are The Symptoms Of Pituitary Adenoma? 

Patients can experience different types of symptoms, including – 

·        Vision change

·        Headaches

·        Disturbed menstrual cycle among women

·        Sexual dissatisfaction

 This tumor is connected with the master gland, the pituitary gland. Because of this, it can cause hormonal imbalance in the body, especially among women. Women can face different types of gynaecological issues because of this benign. That's why it is important to consult a doctor when you face any of these symptoms. 

What Causes Pituitary Adenoma? 

 There is no accurate cause invented behind this tumor. According to some experts, it can be hereditary and according to others, it is linked to accidental changes in the DNA. Reliable sources also say that childhood trauma, excessive stress, and post-traumatic disorder also can play an important role in the increment of this type of tumor. 

What Are The Treatments? 

Treatments can include medication and surgery. Medication is the first choice of doctors in this case. Medications include dopamine promoter (Stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain to increase the feel-good feeling) and Steroid (Modifying hormone effects and reducing inflammation). It is also used to reduce unnecessary tissue growth and repair. 

 

It depends on the size and exact position of the tumor. Surgery is the last option for this time of tumor. In this case, the patient has to undergo transsphenoidal surgery (It is a surgery performed through the nose and sinus cavity). 

How Long Does A Pituitary Adenoma Surgery Take To Recover From? 

 A patient will require 6 to 8 weeks to recover from pituitaryAdenoma surgery. Though the cuts can be sore within a week, one can feel intense pain, numbness, and other issues after the surgery. As the surgery has severe risks, such as uncontrollable bleeding, it is rarely recommended by doctors. It is advised to undergo the surgery only under expert surveillance. One can consult Dr. Pramod Chaurasia for this purpose.

What Are The Risks Of Pituitary Adenoma? 

Though this type of tumor doesn't have any fatal or known risk factors, it can cause serious illness because of its effects on the pituitary gland, optic nerve, and brain. The common risk factors are mentioned below

 1. If untreated, it can cause pressure on the optic nerve, causing vision problems.

 2. As it pressurizes the pituitary gland, it can cause hormonal imbalances in the body, especially among women. It can bother the menstrual cycle, breastmilk, and intimate issues among women. 

 3. It can cause serious issues among obese people.

 4. It can decrease the amount of dopamine (a feel-good element of the brain) in the brain, causing mental health issues, depression, and anxiety in some cases. 

Does A Pituitary Adenoma Require Immediate Treatment? 

Many people live with this throughout their lives, and in most cases, these types of tumors don't show any symptoms at all. Many kinds of pituitary Adenoma don't require any surgery throughout a person's life. Many doctors recommend hormone treatment to stabilize the hormones within the body. 

Whom to consult?

You can consult Dr. Pramod Chaurasia, top neurologist and neurosurgeon for Pituitary Adenoma as he has years of experience in this field and has treated a number of patients.