Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects women more than men. The disorder is most commonly diagnosed between ages 20 to 40, but it can be seen at any age. MS is caused by damage to the myelin sheath. This sheath is the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells.
Typically benign tumors, adenomas often press on the pituitary gland, causing loss of function of one or more hormones. Many pituitary adenomas are called âfunctioning tumorsâ because they actually make hormones and may cause an increase in hormone levels instead of a decrease.
Pituitary tumors are growths which impair the normal function of your pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is often considered the master gland.. It regulates most of the body's hormonal balance. One of the hormones created by the pituitary gland is growth hormone.If your pituitary gland produces too much adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), this is called Cushing's disease. The symptoms of Cushing's disease include: 1  Fat accumulations in the face, above the clavicles, and the back of the neck. 2  Skin thinning.he pituitary gland is often considered the master gland.. It regulates most of the body's hormonal balance. One of the hormones created by the pituitary gland is growth hormone. If your pituitary gland produces too much adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), this is called Cushing's disease.