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Does High Prolactin Cause Swelling In Brain?
Hi I have recently found out that my prolactin is high, I have bad headaches, sometimes a ringing in my left ear, I am cold and exhausted. When the prolactin is high, how common is it to have a swelling in the brain especially if my mother suffered this when she was around my age 25-30?
Mon, 29 Apr 2019
Hello,
High prolactin levels may indicate that there is a brain tumor (mostly benign ) or pituitary adenoma.
A brain MRI and blood tests for other hormones produced by the pituitary gland and visual field examination are necessary for a correct diagnosis.
Heredity may play a role in such cases. Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
High prolactin levels may indicate that there is a brain tumor (mostly benign ) or pituitary adenoma.
A brain MRI and blood tests for other hormones produced by the pituitary gland and visual field examination are necessary for a correct diagnosis.
Heredity may play a role in such cases. Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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