A disorder of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis can cause impairment that can be measured based on criteria developed by the AMA.
Parameters:
(1) control of disease with treatment
(2) activities of daily living (ADL)
Signs and symptoms:
(1) menstrual cycle abnormalities (woman)
(2) galactorrhea (woman)
(3) polyuria
(4) fatigue
(5) weakness
(6) headache
(7) change in visual fields
Control of Disease
Activities of Daily Living
Impairment of the Whole Person
controlled effectively
minimal impact
0 – 15%
inadequate control
impacted
16 – 25%
severe signs and symptoms despite treatment
significant impact
26 - 50%
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Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Endocrinology