Table I.
Demographic characteristics & clinical manifestations of patients with hypopituitarism.
| Characteristics | Number of Patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| 18-35 | 5 (11.9) |
| 36-55 | 16 (38.1) |
| >55 | 21 (50.0) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 5 (11.9) |
| Female | 37 (88.1) |
| Duration of Illness | 4.4 ± 4.9 years |
| Decreased Libido | 30 (71.4) |
| Decreased Body Hair | 25 (59.5) |
| Amenorrhea/Oligomenorrhea | 33 (91.6) |
| Diminished sense of well being | 40 (95.2) |
| Weight loss | 29 (69.0) |
| Lethargy | 38 (90.5) |
| Cold Intolerance | 20 (47.6) |
| Decreased Appetite | 36 (85.7) |
| Constipation | 12 (28.6) |
| Facial puffiness | 7 (16.7) |
| Headache | 13 (31.0) |
| Visual disturbance | 3 (7.1) |
| Altered Level of consciousness | 20 (47.6) |
| Seizures | 6 (14.3) |
| Hypotension | 12 (28.6) |
| Anemia | 20 (47.6) |
| Hyponatremia | 30 (71.4) |
| Arrythmias | 4 (9.5) |