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Is sudden variation in liver function test due to absence of pituitary gland?
Query: Hi doctor, My boyfriend does not have a pituitary gland, but he is fairly healthy and is regulated well with artificial cortisol and testosterone injections. He recently had some stomach issues starting about three months ago, but that seems to have resolved itself with acid reflux medication. He is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your boyfriend has hypopituitarism and takes the hormones. Probably also takes Levothyroxine along with Testosterone and Hydrocortisone. Does he take growth hormone also? I am assuming levels are all in a good range. What is the reason for no pituitary? Is it from birth... Read Full »
Why do I have a lot of health issues like bruising, hair fall, and weight gain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43 year old female. My height is 5 feet 6 inches, and I weigh 185 lbs. I feel awful. Please tell me what you think may be wrong. Most of my adult life weight was 150 to 155 lbs. A sudden weight gain started five years ago. My weight is now always in the 175 to 185 range. I eat a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, and commend you for the detailed presentation. You appear to be suffering from Cushing's syndrome. You have probably consumed steroids as a supplement or for pain relief. You have achieved menopause at an early age, but still, we... Read Full »
Why is there a headache and lower abdominal pain with fatigue and irritability?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a headache in my forehead almost every day, along with fatigue, irritability, and mood swings. Symptoms have gotten worse over the past year. I have pain in my lower abdomen sometimes and have had cysts on my ovaries in the past few years. I also have heavy bleeding around day... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Have you done your thyroid tests ever before? As you mentioned, your thyroid hormones are on the lower side, along with one of the cortisol levels. I will advise you to repeat the thyroid function tests in two weeks and do prolactin levels. Also... Read Full »