Early symptoms of pituitary tumors

Early symptoms of pituitary tumor include headache, visual field changes, endocrine disorders, etc.

1. Headache

headache is one of the common symptoms. Because the tumor presses or pulls the surrounding tissues, the patient may feel persistent or intermittent pain in the head, which may be mild or severe.

2. Visual field changes are

also more common. When the tumor oppresses the optic nerve intersection, it will lead to decreased vision, blurred vision, and even visual field defects, such as temporal hemianopia.

3. Endocrine disorders Endocrine

disorders are diverse. For example, prolactinoma can cause menstrual disorders in women, amenorrhea, lactation, male sexual dysfunction, etc.; growth hormone tumor can lead to acromegaly or giantism; Adrenocorticotropin tumor can cause Cushing syndrome, such as full moon face, buffalo back, and central obesity.

If these symptoms occur, they should be highly valued and timely medical examination, such as head MRI, for early diagnosis and treatment. Early detection and treatment are essential to improve the prognosis of patients.