Pheochromocytoma symptoms can appear suddenly and feel alarming — episodes of dangerously high blood pressure, a racing heartbeat, severe headaches, and drenching sweats are among the most common warning signs of this rare adrenal gland tumour. Pheochromocytoma develops in the adrenal glands, two small hormone-producing organs located just above the kidneys, and causes the body […]

Pituitary tumours are abnormal growths that develop in the pituitary gland, a pea-sized but vital gland located at the base of the brain. More common than most Canadians realize, these tumours account for 10 to 25% of all intracranial tumours — yet the majority are non-cancerous and respond well to modern treatment. How Pituitary Tumours […]

Galactorrhea causes range from hormonal imbalances to medication side effects, and understanding them is the first step toward finding relief. Galactorrhea is a condition where milky fluid leaks from the nipples even when a person is not pregnant or breastfeeding. It can affect women of all ages and, less commonly, men and newborns. While it […]