Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland is a small but mighty endocrine gland located at the base of your brain, just below the hypothalamus. It’s often called the “master gland” because it controls many other endocrine glands in your body, like the thyroid, adrenals, and ovaries or testes. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about…

Somatic Symptom Disorder

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD; formerly known as “somatization disorder” or “somatoform disorder”) is a condition characterized by the presence of 1 or more physical symptoms associated with excessive thoughts and feelings about symptom severity. Symptoms are usually not dangerous, but the patient devotes excessive time and energy to figuring out their underlying cause and how to…