PITUITARY SPECIALIST – DHA LAHORE
Pituitary & Growth Disorders
in Lahore | Dr. Rizwan Niazi
Specialist diagnosis and treatment of pituitary tumours, growth hormone excess, growth hormone deficiency, and short stature in DHA Lahore.
- ✓ Growth hormone, IGF-1, and full pituitary hormone evaluation
- ✓ MRI pituitary arranged where tumour is suspected
- ✓ 18+ years endocrinology experience
- ✓ Clinic in DHA Lahore – Mon to Sat
پٹیوٹری غدود اور نشوونما کے مسائل
پٹیوٹری غدود دماغ میں ایک چھوٹا سا غدود ہے جو تمام ہارمونز کو کنٹرول کرتا ہے۔ اس کی خرابی سے نشوونما، وزن، تھائیرائیڈ، اور جنسی ہارمونز متاثر ہوتے ہیں۔ ڈاکٹر رضوان نیازی خون کے ٹیسٹ اور ضرورت پر MRI سے تشخیص کرتے ہیں۔
What Are Pituitary & Growth Disorders?
The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that acts as the master controller of the endocrine system. It produces and regulates hormones that control growth, thyroid function, adrenal function, reproduction, and water balance.
Pituitary disorders occur when the gland produces too much or too little of one or more hormones. The most common cause is a pituitary adenoma, a benign tumour that disrupts normal hormone production.
Growth disorders occur when growth hormone is either deficient, causing poor growth in children and fatigue in adults, or in excess, causing acromegaly. Accurate diagnosis requires specialist hormone testing and, where indicated, MRI imaging.
Conditions We Treat
Dr. Rizwan Niazi provides specialist evaluation and treatment for the full range of pituitary and growth hormone conditions.
Common Pituitary Symptoms
Pituitary disorders present with a wide range of symptoms depending on which hormone is affected.
Unexplained Growth Changes
Progressive enlargement of hands, feet, or facial features in adults points to growth hormone excess. Poor growth velocity in children may indicate deficiency.
Headaches and Visual Changes
Pituitary tumours can press on surrounding structures, causing headaches and peripheral visual field loss requiring urgent evaluation.
Fatigue and Low Energy
Growth hormone deficiency in adults causes persistent fatigue, reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, and impaired quality of life.
Hormonal Cascade Effects
Pituitary dysfunction affects thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive hormones simultaneously. Multiple hormone imbalances appearing together suggest a pituitary origin.
How Diagnosis Works
Pituitary disorders require specialist interpretation of dynamic hormone tests and imaging. Dr. Rizwan Niazi coordinates the full diagnostic workup and oversees all treatment decisions.
Pituitary Hormone Panel
GH, IGF-1, prolactin, LH, FSH, cortisol, ACTH, TSH, and free T4 are all measured to assess the full pituitary axis.
Dynamic Testing
Growth hormone deficiency and excess require stimulation or suppression tests for accurate diagnosis. These are arranged and interpreted by Dr. Rizwan Niazi.
MRI Pituitary
Where a pituitary tumour is suspected, MRI with gadolinium contrast is arranged to identify the size and location of any lesion.
Concerned About a Pituitary Condition?
Book a consultation with Dr. Rizwan Niazi for a full pituitary hormone evaluation and personalised treatment plan.
Not Sure If Your Symptoms Are Pituitary-Related?
Pituitary disorders often present with non-specific symptoms that are easily attributed to other causes. A structured hormone panel and specialist review is the most reliable way to identify a pituitary condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the pituitary gland do?
The pituitary gland produces and regulates hormones controlling growth, thyroid function, adrenal function, reproductive hormones, and water balance. It is often called the master gland of the endocrine system.
What is a pituitary adenoma?
A pituitary adenoma is a benign tumour of the pituitary gland. Most are small (microadenomas) and do not spread. They may cause symptoms by secreting excess hormone or by pressing on surrounding structures. They are usually managed with medication or, in some cases, surgery.
Can pituitary tumours be treated without surgery?
Yes, in many cases. Prolactinomas are almost always treated successfully with medication. Other functioning adenomas and growth hormone-secreting tumours may require surgery or radiosurgery, discussed on a case-by-case basis.
What is growth hormone deficiency in adults?
Adult growth hormone deficiency causes fatigue, reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, poor bone density, and impaired quality of life. It is diagnosed with a stimulation test and treated with replacement therapy where appropriate.
What tests confirm a pituitary disorder?
A full pituitary hormone panel is the starting point. Dynamic tests (stimulation or suppression tests) confirm growth hormone excess or deficiency. MRI pituitary imaging identifies structural abnormalities.
How urgent is treatment for a pituitary tumour?
Most pituitary adenomas are slow-growing and do not require emergency treatment. However, tumours causing visual field loss or producing a severe hormone excess require prompt specialist assessment. Dr. Rizwan Niazi prioritises urgent referrals where needed.
Book Your Consultation
Visit Dr. Rizwan Niazi in DHA Lahore for a full evaluation and personalised treatment plan.
📍 Chughtai Medical Center, 154-CC Sector-DD, Phase IV, DHA Lahore
🕐 Mon – Sat | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
