What are the symptoms of Pituitary apoplexy ?
Pituitary infarction usually has a short period of symptoms (acute), but it can be life-threatening.
Symptoms usually include:
Severe headache Paralysis of the eye muscles (ophthalmoplegia) causing double vision Low blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting from acute adrenal insufficiency
Less commonly, pituitary dysfunction may appear more slowly. In Sheehan syndrome, for example, the first symptom may be a failure to produce milk caused by a lack of the hormone prolactin.
Over time, problems with other pituitary hormones may develop, causing symptoms of the following conditions:
Growth hormone deficiency Fatigue Increased fat in the abdomen Lack of energy Hypoadrenalism (if not already present or treated) Inability to deal with physical stress Nausea Hypogonadism Absent periods (amenorrhea) in women Sexual dysfunction and loss of muscle mass in men Hypothyroidism Cold intolerance Constipation Depressed mood Dry skin Fatigue Hair or skin changes Hoarseness Menstrual changes Mental slowing Weight gain
When the posterior pituitary is involved (rare), symptoms may include:
Failure of the uterus to contract as needed to give birth to a baby (in women) Failure to produce breast milk (in women) Uncontrolled urination </s>