Hypopituitarism
Definition
Signs and symptoms
Management
Causes
Nursing care
Diagnostic tests
It is a rare disorder in which pituitary gland fails to produce one or more hormones or does not produce enough hormones.
Pituitary tumors
Adenomas
Traumatic brain injury
Infectious destruction
Inflammatory
Stomach pain
Excessive thirst and urination
Anemia
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue
Headache and dizziness
Pathophysiology
Measuring of basal hormone levels in the morning fasting status
The insulin tolerance test, but it may cause severe hypoglycemia
Rapid ACTH stimulation test
The pre- and postoperative care
Administration of hydrocortisone once or twice a day at 10-15mg
Prednisolone 2.5-3.75mg once on an empty stomach
Growth hormone test
X-ray
CT scan
Replacing the lacking pituitary gland hormones
Surgical removal of any tumors
Monitor intake and output
Replenish lost fluids with iv fluids
Administering of pituitary hormones as prescribed
Low level of thyroxin result in blood
Reduced tropic pituitary secretary action
Detect urine to assess diabetic insipidus
The action of target glands remain low
Pituitary gland is stimulated to produce more
Gland is unable to respond to demands