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High Prolactin due to psychiatric treatm
I am on a psychiatric treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, due to which my Prolactin level has gone very high, it is 245 and I am getting white nipple discharge from my left breast only. Is it concerning ? Which doctor should I go to, my psychiatrist, endocrinologist or gynecologist ??
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Psychiatrist first. Consult for second opinion.
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Hi, usually changing medicines can help. Consult your treating psychiatrist
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Hi
Certain psychiatric medications can cause rise in prolactin level which can cause discharge from breast and also menstrual irregularities
But these conditions will revert back when u change medications without these side effect
So I wud like to know about
Since when u r on medication ?
What r the medications ?
Dose ?
Does this symptoms appear after the medication started ?
What about ur thyroid levels ?
Are u on any other medications?
So if u want to consult further regarding theses issues contact for appointment through WhatsApp on
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If it’s due to psychiatric medications, just change medications and no need of any other consultation
If not so consult a endocrinologist and then later to gynaecologist if any other troubles
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Consult your psychiatrist first.
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Psychiatrist please
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