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Hormonal Changes in Traumatic Brain Injury and Pituitary Dysfunction

Quick fact

Pituitary dysfunction occurs in about 30-50% of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, yet it often goes undiagnosed because symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and mood changes can be mistakenly attributed to the injury itself.

Why this is interesting

After a concussion or head injury, you might expect headaches and memory problems—but did you know that the same blow could disrupt your body's entire hormone system? How can a bump on the head affect your growth, metabolism, and even your stress response?