What is the galactorrhoea?
Galactorrhoea is a term for the flow of nipple milk near those who are breastfeeding. This can happen in women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and sometimes even in men. This is usually due to hormonal abnormalities such as excess prolactin, but there are other causes.
In order to produce breast milk, it is necessary to have prolactin, which is a pituitary. Excess production of this hormone can lead to the problem of galactorrhoea. There are certain drugs that may increase prolactin in a patient such as beta blockers, antidepressants, contraceptives, danazole, haloperidol, cimetidine, sumatriptan and valproate. In addition, illegal drugs such as opiates, cannabis and amphetamines can produce nipples, as well as herbal supplements such as fennel, nettle, red raspberry, marshmallow, anise, red clover and more. Patients with galactorrhoea are likely to be asked whether such drugs are used, because this is often the most common cause of condition.
If the nipple drain is bilateral or expressed from both nipples, it is usually considered to be a hormonal problem. On the other hand, there are other causes of galactorrhoea and overall elevated levels of prolactin. They include high stress levels, kidney failure, hypothyroidism, Cushing's disease, acromegaly and breast stimulation such as excessive suction. Another hint that helps doctors to diagnose elevated prolactin levels is the absence of menstruation and subsequent infertility, as these properties may be caused by excessive prolactin. In addition, newborn children can obtain this condition from their mother before birth for exposure to certain hormones, but in such cases there is no treatment, because it usually disappears in infants.
On the other hand, discharge from one nipple is usually not caused by a high level of prolactin. Instead, local breast disease may be culprit, in which case the patient is usually examined narrowly to the rightHe licked lumps, nodes and whether the discharge is milk or colored blood. If there is evidence to support possible breast disease, the patient is usually sent to a specialist. It should be noted that breast disease can also cause bilateral nipple discharge, not only one -sided, although it is rare.
Once the cause of galactorrhoea is determined, it can be treated by a doctor. If drugs are considered a culprit, various medicines will be prescribed. Some doctors also test hormonal treatment, in which case women are given other estrogen and men are administered by testosterone to try to reduce symptoms.