Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Always feeling irritable, dark circles under the eyes, tendency to get angry, decreased appetite, relatively thin.Past Treatment and Effect: No treatment, no medication.
Help Needed: Is the irritability related to a full pituitary gland? Are 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 "full pituitary" you mentioned is generally indicated by imaging tests showing that the pituitary gland volume is above the upper threshold of the normal volume range, meaning abnormalities in size and shape. Pituitary fullness can be due to individual differences, or it can be caused by mild enlargement of the pituitary due to various reasons. If the latter is the case, further progression of the condition may lead to further enlargement of the pituitary and compression of adjacent structures. Additionally, since the pituitary is an endocrine gland, it often causes related endocrine system symptoms. Therefore, for your condition, it is recommended to consult a doctor, undergo comprehensive endocrine tests and MRI scans based on the actual situation, to further understand or rule out certain diseases for timely diagnosis and treatment.