Adrenal & Pituitary Disorders

Accurate Diagnosis. Personalized Care. Lifelong Wellness.

The adrenal and pituitary glands play a key role in your child’s growth, metabolism, and stress response. When these hormone-producing glands are not functioning properly, they can cause a wide range of health concerns. At Dr. Hegde Children’s Clinic, we provide specialized care for adrenal and pituitary disorders in children—helping them grow, thrive, and lead a healthy life.

We take a comprehensive and compassionate approach to managing these complex endocrine conditions.

What Are Adrenal & Pituitary Disorders?

Adrenal Disorders:

  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH): Genetic disorder causing abnormal hormone production.

  • Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison’s Disease): Inadequate production of cortisol, which affects stress and energy.

  • Cushing’s Syndrome: Overproduction of cortisol, leading to weight gain, high BP, and growth delays.

Pituitary Disorders:

  • Growth Hormone Deficiency: Leads to short stature or slow growth.

  • Precocious or Delayed Puberty: Due to hormonal imbalance.

  • Diabetes Insipidus: Causes excessive thirst and urination due to ADH imbalance.

  • Pituitary Tumors (Rare): Affect multiple hormones and growth.

Services We Offer

✔️ Comprehensive hormonal evaluations (cortisol, ACTH, GH, LH, FSH, etc.)
✔️ Growth monitoring and bone age X-rays
✔️ Dynamic stimulation/suppression tests
✔️ MRI/Imaging referrals for pituitary/adrenal assessment
✔️ Hormonal replacement or suppression therapy
✔️ Long-term follow-up with growth and development tracking
✔️ Emotional and psychological support for families

Why Early Diagnosis Matters

  • Prevents growth delays and puberty problems

  • Reduces the risk of long-term complications like infertility or obesity

  • Helps manage school performance and emotional well-being

  • Allows timely interventions for better lifelong outcomes

Concerned About Your Child’s Hormonal Health?

Schedule a consultation at Dr. Hegde Children’s Clinic for expert assessment and compassionate care of adrenal and pituitary disorders in children.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Adrenal and pituitary disorders can be confusing and scary for parents. This FAQ section is designed to answer common concerns and clarify the treatment journey.

Symptoms like poor growth, early/delayed puberty, excessive thirst/urination, or unexplained weight changes may suggest a hormonal issue. A pediatric endocrinologist can confirm this through tests.

Some conditions, like CAH or hormone deficiencies, may require lifelong management. Others may be temporary or manageable with short-term treatment and monitoring.

Yes. With the right diagnosis, medication, and follow-up, children can grow, develop, and live full, active lives with minimal limitations.

Blood tests to evaluate hormone levels, urine tests, imaging (MRI or CT scans), and specialized stimulation or suppression tests may be required.

Delayed or missed treatment can affect your child’s growth, puberty, learning, and energy levels. In severe cases, it may also lead to life-threatening crises, especially in adrenal insufficiency.

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