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What are the disorders, diseases and dysfunctions of the Pituitary and Hypothalamus?
The Pituitary and Hypothalamus are partnered glands that control many different functions in the body. When these moderators are malfunctioning the can cause pineal, thyroid, liver, kidneys, adrenals, pancreas, testicles, ovaries to work to little (hypo), work to much (hyper), or not work at all (failure) and can affect homeostasis functions like; body temperature, blood pressure, fatigue, hunger, thirst, and circadian cycles.

What can cause Hypothalamic and Pituitary dysfunction?
It generally is only effected through trauma or tumors, but can be affected through many other avenues such as; radiation,poor nutrition, surgery, genetic disorders, infection, Granulomatous, infiltrative disorders, excessive iron, bleeding, vascular lesions, lymphocytic hypophysitis, idiopathic deficiencies, and congenital abnormalities.

What are the symptoms of Hypothalamic and Pituitary disorders?
Hyperactivity, stunted growth, headache, impaired vision, constipation, hypothyroidism, hypoadrenalism, fatigue, cold intolerance, hair changes, skin changes, hoarse voice, loss of male body hair, dizziness, menstrual problems, delayed puberty, premature puberty, enlarged breasts, increased weight, skin changes, loss of male body hair, emotional problems, impotence, overweight, increased urination, abnormal body temperature regulation, sleeping problems, and dizziness.

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