Can pituitary microadenoma be cured?

In recent years, the number of people suffering from tumors in my country has been on the rise, which has had a great impact on everyone's life safety. Pituitary microadenoma is a serious disease that has a direct impact on the fertility of both men and women. Pituitary microadenomas are usually caused by the rapid growth of hormones in the body. Early symptoms include abnormal vision, enlarged hands and feet, etc. Pituitary microadenoma is a benign tumor and can be completely cured as long as it is treated scientifically.

Pituitary microadenoma, also known as pituitary tumor, is a tumor that occurs in the anterior and posterior pituitary gland and occurs in young and middle-aged adults, accounting for about 10% of intracranial tumors. Is pituitary microadenoma serious? Pituitary gastric adenoma not only affects growth and development, but also affects work ability. Once the disease occurs, patients should seek early treatment. Let’s discuss how to treat pituitary microadenoma.

1. Treatment of pituitary microadenomas

Dysfunction of hypothalamic regulation and defects in pituitary cells themselves are the two main causes of pituitary microadenomas. After the onset of the disease, patients will have clinical manifestations such as visual field defects, fundus changes, acromegaly, abnormal height, insufficient hormone secretion, male infertility, and female amenorrhea. After symptoms appear, patients should go to the hospital for endocrine examination, head X-ray, MRI and CT scan. Once the disease is diagnosed after examination, effective measures should be taken for treatment as soon as possible.

Treatment for pituitary microadenomas includes medication, radiation therapy, and surgery, depending on the type of pituitary tumor. There are many common drugs for treating pituitary microadenomas. Each patient's condition is different, so the chosen drugs are also different. Drug therapy is suitable for every patient, and patients can use this method for treatment according to the doctor's guidance. Ketoconazole and adrenocortical steroid synthase inhibitors are two drugs that are more effective in treating pituitary adenomas. They can relieve symptoms and inhibit excessive production of cortisol, and patients can take them. Patients who do not respond to drug therapy may be considered for radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is also suitable for patients with ACTH tumors, patients with non-functioning macroadenomas who have poor surgical results, and patients with TSH tumors. Surgical treatment is currently a method with a higher cure rate for treating pituitary microadenomas. It is suitable for patients with non-functional macroadenomas, TSH tumors, ACTH tumors and GH tumors.

2. Is pituitary microadenoma serious?

Pituitary microadenomas are relatively serious and can affect fertility, so they must be prevented and health care provided early. Prevention methods after pituitary microadenoma surgery include:

First, take the medicine on time and in the right amount according to the doctor's instructions, and have a checkup once a year;

Second, during radiotherapy, you should pay attention to nutrition, check blood counts regularly, and avoid going to public places frequently;

Third, eat more protein-rich foods, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and exercise more to improve your immunity and disease resistance;

Fourth, maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, actively cooperate with treatment, and return to work normally after recovery.