👉 Hypophoria is a medical condition that occurs when there is an excessive growth of the pituitary gland (the gland in the brain that produces hormones like cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone). In some cases, this can lead to symptoms such as increased thirst, night sweats, and abdominal pain. This condition is often caused by a blockage or inflammation in one of the two branches of the hypothalamus, which regulates the pituitary gland's functions. It is not