What is lymphocytic hypophysitis?
Lymphocytic hypophysitis is an autoimmune condition affecting the pituitary gland, it is infiltrated by white blood cells (lymphocytes and macrophages) and plasma causing pituitary dysfunction.
How do members experience lymphocytic hypophysitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lymphocytic hypophysitis*
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Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for lymphocytic hypophysitis*
Who has lymphocytic hypophysitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 12 |