Lifestyle & Chronic Conditions
Hypopituitarism
Serious
ICD-10: E23 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पिट्यूटरी ग्रंथि की कमी · தமிழ்: பிட்யூட்டரி குறைபாடு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪಿಟ್ಯುಟರಿ ಕೊರತೆ · తెలుగు: పిట్యూటరీ లోపం · বাংলা: পিটুইটারি ঘাটতি · मराठी: पिट्यूटरी कमतरता · ગુજરાતી: પીટ્યુટરી ઉણપ
About this condition
This condition happens when the pituitary gland at the base of the brain does not produce enough hormones that control other glands in the body. It can affect growth, metabolism, blood pressure, reproduction, and response to stress. Caused by tumors, surgery, radiation, or head injuries, it requires lifelong hormone replacement treatment.
Common symptoms
fatigue
weight loss
low blood pressure
dizziness
cold intolerance
reduced sexual desire
pale skin
When to see a doctor: within a few days to 1 week
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पिट्यूटरी ग्रंथि की कमी · थकान · वजन घटना · निम्न रक्तचाap |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பிட்யூட்டரி குறைபாடு · சோர்வு · எடை குறைவு · குறைந்த இரத்த அழுத்தம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪಿಟ್ಯುಟರಿ ಕೊರತೆ · ಆಯಾಸ · ತೂಕ ನಷ್ಟ · ತಲೆತಿರುಗುವಿಕೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పిట్యూటరీ లోపం · అలసట · బరువు తగ్గడం · తక్కువ రక్తపోటు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পিটুইটারি ঘাটতি · ক্লান্তি · ওজন হ্রাস · নিম্ন রক্তচাপ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पिट्यूटरी कमतरता · थकवा · वजन कमी · चक्कर येणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પીટ્યુટરી ઉણપ · થાક · વજન ઘટવું · નીચું બ્લડ પ્રેશર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Hypopituitarism?
fatigue, weight loss, low blood pressure, dizziness, cold intolerance, reduced sexual desire.
When should I see a doctor?
within a few days to 1 week
Is Hypopituitarism common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Hypopituitarism?
Severity is classified as Serious. within a few days to 1 week.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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