Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Always feeling irritable, dark circles under the eyes, easily angered, decreased appetite, and relatively thin.Past Treatment and Effect: No treatment or medication has been administered.
Help Needed: Is the irritability related to a full pituitary gland? Is the dark circles under the eyes related to a full pituitary gland?
Doctor's answer:
The pituitary gland is one of the most complex endocrine glands in the human body, with an adult size of approximately 1x1.5x0.5 centimeters. The term "full pituitary gland" you mentioned generally refers to the pituitary gland volume being above the upper threshold of the normal volume range, indicating abnormalities in size and shape. A full pituitary gland can be due to individual differences or mild enlargement of the pituitary gland caused by various reasons. If the latter is the case, further progression of the condition may lead to further enlargement of the pituitary gland and compression of adjacent tissues and structures. Additionally, since the pituitary gland is an endocrine gland, it often causes related endocrine system symptoms. Therefore, for your condition, it is recommended to consult a doctor and undergo comprehensive endocrine examinations and MRI scans based on the actual situation to further understand or rule out certain diseases for timely diagnosis and treatment.