Causes and Symptoms of Secondary Empty Sella Syndrome
Secondary empty sella syndrome is a condition that can be caused by various factors, such as genetic mutations, surgery, head trauma, increased intracranial pressure, or radiation treatments. This condition often leads to a loss of pituitary function, resulting in symptoms that may include menstrual irregularities, fatigue, infertility, and a decreased ability to fight off infections.
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Understanding Empty Sella Syndrome
When it comes to empty sella syndrome, individuals generally have a medical history and physical examination that appears normal. Although headaches are a common symptom, there is no concrete evidence to suggest that empty sella syndrome directly causes them. Experts believe that this connection is purely coincidental. In fact, empty sella syndrome is often incidentally discovered during the diagnostic imaging process that doctors undertake to investigate a patient’s headaches.