Lifestyle & Chronic Conditions
Nelson's syndrome
Serious
ICD-10: E24 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: नेल्सन सिंड्रोम · தமிழ்: நெல்சன் நோய்க்குறி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನೆಲ್ಸನ್ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್ · తెలుగు: నెల్సన్ సిండ్రోమ్ · বাংলা: নেলসন সিনড্রোম · मराठी: नेल्सन सिंड्रोम · ગુજરાતી: નેલ્સન સિન્ડ્રોમ
About this condition
Nelson's syndrome is a rare condition that develops in some people after both adrenal glands are surgically removed, usually as treatment for Cushing's disease. The pituitary gland enlarges and forms a tumor, causing skin darkening and potentially affecting vision. Regular monitoring and treatment are essential to prevent complications.
Common symptoms
skin darkening
weight gain
high blood pressure
excessive sweating
visual problems
headache
When to see a doctor: immediately if visual changes occur; regular monitoring required
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | नेल्सन सिंड्रोम · त्वचा का काला होना · पिट्यूटरी ट्यूमर · एड्रीनल हटाने के बाद की समस्या |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நெல்சன் நோய்க்குறி · தோல் கருமை · பிட்யூட்டரி கட்டி · அட்ரீனல் அறுவைக்குப் பிறகு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನೆಲ್ಸನ್ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್ · ಚರ್ಮ ಕಪ್ಪಾಗುವುದು · ಪಿಟ್ಯುಟರಿ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಅಡ್ರಿನಲ್ ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ನಂತರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నెల్సన్ సిండ్రోమ్ · చర్మం నల్లబడడం · పిట్యూటరీ కణితి · అడ్రీనల్ శస్త్రచికిత్స తర్వాత |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | নেলসন সিনড্রোম · ত্বক কালো হওয়া · পিটুইটারি টিউমার · অ্যাড্রিনাল অপসারণের পরে |
| Marathi (मराठी) | नेल्सन सिंड्रोम · त्वचेचा रंग काळा होणे · पिट्यूटरी ट्यूमर · अॅड्रेनल काढल्यानंतर |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | નેલ્સન સિન્ડ્રોમ · ત્વચા કાળી પડવી · પિટ્યુટરી ગાંઠ · એડ્રિનલ દૂર કર્યા પછી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Nelson's syndrome?
skin darkening, weight gain, high blood pressure, excessive sweating, visual problems, headache.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately if visual changes occur; regular monitoring required
Is Nelson's syndrome common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Nelson's syndrome?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately if visual changes occur; regular monitoring required.
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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