Familial hypopituitarism
Overview
Familial hypopituitarism: Impaired pituitary gland hormone-producing activity that tends to run in families. The failure of the pituitary gland in turn affects other hormone-producing glands which rely on the hormones from the pituitary gland for their activity. Symptoms are determined by the degree and type of hormone deficiency involved.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Familial hypopituitarism includes the 37 symptoms listed below: * Impaired fertility * Menstrual problems * Reduced sex drive * Memory problems * Irritability * Constipation * Depression * Muscle cramps * Muscle pain * Cold intolerance * Hair loss * Coarse hair * Dry hair * Rough skin * Pale skin * Dry skin * Increased weight * Weakness * Fatigue * Impaired growth * Diabetes insipidus * Vaginal dryness * Sexual dysfunction * Waxy skin * Weight loss * Low blood pressure * Nausea * Excessive thirst * Frequent urination * Reduced energy * Loss of appetite * Abdominal symptoms * Vision problems * Stiff joints * Puffy face * Headache * Impaired ability to produce milk
Causes
* Abdominal symptoms * Coarse hair * Cold intolerance * Constipation * Depression * Diabetes insipidus * Dry hair * Dry skin * Excessive thirst * Fatigue * Frequent urination * Hair loss * Headache * Impaired fertility * Impaired growth * Increased weight * Irritability * Loss of appetite * Low blood pressure * Memory problems * Muscle cramps * Muscle pain * Nausea * Pale skin * Puffy face * Rough skin * Sexual dysfunction * Stiff joints * Vaginal dryness * Vision problems * Waxy skin * Weakness * Weight loss
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Familial hypopituitarism: * Thyroid: Home Testing: o Home Thyroid Function Tests o Home TSH Tests o Home Adrenal Function Tests