Not all conditions that cause abdominal pain and diarrhea can be prevented. Follow these dietary tips to help prevent indigestion and stomach upset: eat a well-balanced and nutritious diet; limit alcohol; limit spicy and fatty foods; drink plenty of water; Washing hands frequently can prevent some viral infections that cause these symptoms.
Medical Definition of pituitary. plural. pituitaries. 1: pituitary gland. 2: the cleaned, dried, and powdered posterior lobe of the pituitary gland of cattle that is used in the treatment of uterine atony and hemorrhage, shock, and intestinal paresis.
The pituitary is an important gland in the body and it is often referred to as the 'master gland', because it controls several of the other hormone glands (e.g. adrenals, thyroid).he most common problem with the pituitary gland occurs when a benign growth (often referred to as 'adenoma' or 'tumour') develops. This can cause the gland to produce excess hormone, or it can block hormone production, or it can be 'non functioning' (hormone production not affected in any way).