Hypopituitarism in Children Symptoms

Symptoms vary depending on the child's age, underlying cause, and the involved hormone. Signs and symptoms may develop gradually and may not be specific.

• Signs and symptoms that may be present in newborn babies include:
  
  
  • Small genital organs
    
    
  • Jaundice (a condition characterized by yellowing of the skin)
    
    
  • Evidence of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as sluggishness, jitteriness, or seizures
    
    
  • Irritability due to diabetes insipidus (a condition in which excessive amounts of urine are passed)
  
  
• In older infants and children, the following signs and symptoms may be present:
  
  
  • Short stature and slow growth; may be associated with delayed tooth development and delayed tooth eruption. Children may fall off their growth curve both in height and /or in weight.
    
    
  • Mental development delay
    
    
  • Increased thirst and urination
    
    
  • Fatigue
    
    
  • Weight gain out of proportion to growth
    
    
  • Absent or delayed puberty
    
    
  • Visual and nervous system problems, such as decreased visual acuity, abnormalities in peripheral vision, or headache