Whom should I consult for my daughter's high prolactin?
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
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DM Endocrine and Diabetes,USA, Harvard University and Boston University
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Dr.Bindiya Thakkar is a highly skilled and established physician in the field of Diabetology, Endocrinology. She listens to all the patient queries deliberately and is an expert in devising a proper treatment plan.
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Dr. Bindiya Thakkar
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My daughter's prolactin is 238. What is the cause behind this? Whom should I consult for this? What is the further treatment? There is no headache or stress. She had some periods problem before and now she is fine with that. Please help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I need a little more information to help you better.
1. Does she have any milky discharge from her breasts? Are her periods regular?
2. Is she suffering from double vision? What medication she is having now?
She will need a full evaluation from an endocrinologist to determine the cause and treatment.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
There is no milky discharge from her breasts. Her periods become irregular sometimes. The TSH level was 2.33. She was prescribed Cabergoline. She gets nausea and headache with the tablet and so not taking the medicine regularly. I am so much worried about the high level of prolactin. Please help.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
She needs an MRI of her pituitary gland first for high prolactin. Has she had an MRI? Were other hormones checked? Only TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is not enough. This requires a full evaluation with an endocrinologist as mentioned. Has she seen anyone? Once work up is done thoroughly it can be managed by pills. The treatment is usually by pills.
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