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 gland is a small pea-sized gland that plays a major role in regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing. It is referred to as the bodyâs âmaster glandâ because it controls the activity of most other hormone-secreting glands. Alternative names Hypophysis.