Health and Wellness - Myths & Facts - Hormones: Episode 46

The endocrine system regulates almost everything that happens in the body; controlling growth, puberty, processing food and water, and maintaining the proper levels of blood sugar. The pituitary gland is the master gland controlling all the hormones in the body. If something goes wrong with the gland, people can suffer with a range of symptoms and conditions. These are rare and can be tricky to diagnose, so more awareness is needed to promote quicker diagnosis and better care. In addition to outward physical changes caused by some pituitary disorders other symptoms, directly and indirectly, affect not only the patient but their family and other relationships as well. It has been documented that clinical depression and anxiety are common with pituitary disorders. Pituitary disorders are the most unseen disorders, where people struggle with in daily life. Ok the show today, our eminent endocrinologists will provide medically accurate advice on preventing various endocrine conditions related to pituitary gland and help viewers identify long-term control strategies.