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Suggest Treatment For Not Working Pituitary Gland

Ok I have a 13 year old grandson that has had major problems from birth. Born with a big head and 8 weeks early. He has been through so much, seen his mother hang herself at 2. She lived. Lost his brother to his real dad at 6. At 7 he got in and out of fights with anyone and everyone. Age did not stop him. State put him in boys home. Came back home and lived with aunt till he melted down again and state took him again. A year and half later get him back. Total change more aggressive both verbal and phy. Slered speech, drooling, ect.. Requested a MRI. called today and said that his pituitary gland isn t working. and also that the stem that deals with the flow of water to the both sides of brain he was born with out. Would like to know if there is help out there for him and just what does the pituitary gland control? Never mind cant afford....Thanks anyways.
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Would like to know if there is help out there for him and just what does the pituitary gland control?
Answer : Yes. There is Help out there. He needs to consult a neurosurgeon. Pituitary Gland Controls the Hormones of the body
Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Not Working Pituitary Gland

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Would like to know if there is help out there for him and just what does the pituitary gland control? Answer : Yes. There is Help out there. He needs to consult a neurosurgeon. Pituitary Gland Controls the Hormones of the body Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.