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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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What is Sheehan's Syndrome?
It is also known as postpartum hypopituitarism. This condition occurs due to blood loss or low blood pressure during childbirth, leading to a lack of oxygen and damage to the part of the brain responsible for hormone production. This results in low levels of these hormones in the body.
Typical Symptoms of Sheehan's Syndrome
History of excessive bleeding during delivery
Hair loss
Seizure
Dry Mouth
Weakness in arms or legs
Sweating at night requiring change in clothing
No periods for one year
Headache
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Sheehan's Syndrome
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Did you have any heavy bleeding during delivery?
Are you experiencing increased hair loss?
Have you had a seizure?
Do you have dry mouth?
Do your arms or legs feel weak?
Treatmentof Sheehan's Syndrome
Early recognition and treatment reduce complications. Treatment involves lifelong replacement of hormones, including steroid hormones, thyroid hormones, and male/female hormones like estrogen, among others.
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References
Shivaprasad C. Sheehan's syndrome: Newer advances. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Sep;15 Suppl 3(Suppl3):S203-7. doi: 10.4103/2230-8210.84869. PMID: 22029025; PMCID: PMC3183525.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3183525/#:~:text=Sheehan's%20syndrome%20(SS)%20is%20postpartum,of%20anterior%20pituitary%20hormone%20deficiency.
Schury MP, Adigun R. Sheehan Syndrome. [Updated 2023 Sep 4]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459166/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459166/
Sheehan Syndrome - Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24173-sheehan-syndrome
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Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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