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2024-04-24 15:43:11
I am diagnosed with pituatary adenoma. Is it curable or not? I am using cabergoline once a week. I am getting severe headache and breast discharge. So went for MRI where it is diagnosed
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You have pituitary microadenoma most likely prolactinoma considering your symptoms You need to continue cabergoline once a week and get your vision checked with mri brain every 6 months to see if the Adenoma has increased or is compressing the optic nerve
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Do consult a neurosurgeon / neurologist at the earliest
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Also for your headache you can use tablet naxdom 500 mg twice a day for 3 days Continue cabergoline

Answered2024-04-25 15:50:27

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