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What Are Episodes Of Blurred Vision And Headaches Indicative Of?
For several weeks now I ve experienced between 6-8 episodes of blurred vision. The onset is quick and lasts for 5-10 minutes. I can see what I m directly looking at but the outer vision area is what I can only describe as like a hologram or kaleidoscope type vision. I can feel a headache start to emerge as this is happening and after the vision clears I m left with a headache that get progressively worse.
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Brief Answer:
Suspected pituitary mass requiring hormonal study and MRI scan.
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on what you said, I am suspecting a pituitary mass located in sellar region. Mass can be benign or malignant but it is too early to say. You need to describe in detail what other changes you might be experiencing along with headache and blurred vision. The outer vision problem you have is bitemporal hemianopia which occurs in pituitary mass.
You are advised to contact a GP specialist nearby who may order a detailed hormonal study including (but not limited to) prolactin, thyrotropin, thyroxine, adrenocorticotropin, cortisol, LH, FSH, estradiol, testosterone, growth hormone, insulinlike growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and alpha subunit glycoprotein.
Along with hormonal study, an MRI brain is also necessary to identify pituitary mass and rule out any other sellar masses. Usually it turns out to be pituitary adenoma.
Once the cause is pinpointed, a management plan will be devised for you.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
Suspected pituitary mass requiring hormonal study and MRI scan.
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on what you said, I am suspecting a pituitary mass located in sellar region. Mass can be benign or malignant but it is too early to say. You need to describe in detail what other changes you might be experiencing along with headache and blurred vision. The outer vision problem you have is bitemporal hemianopia which occurs in pituitary mass.
You are advised to contact a GP specialist nearby who may order a detailed hormonal study including (but not limited to) prolactin, thyrotropin, thyroxine, adrenocorticotropin, cortisol, LH, FSH, estradiol, testosterone, growth hormone, insulinlike growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and alpha subunit glycoprotein.
Along with hormonal study, an MRI brain is also necessary to identify pituitary mass and rule out any other sellar masses. Usually it turns out to be pituitary adenoma.
Once the cause is pinpointed, a management plan will be devised for you.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
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