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Prolactin levels
I am having hypothyroidism and my prolactin levels were a bit on higher side it was 65.4 should I be worried is it normal kindly tell
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It's on a higher side, if the thyroid levels are normal after starting treatment, then have to start you with cabgolin tablet
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Dr. Dineshvarma
Diabetologist
7 yrs exp
Kannur
Do mri brain and consult an endocrinologist..
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
Yes... Need to take medicines for 3mnths and have to repeat the test after 3mnths
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Dr. R Lalitha Kumari
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Kakinada
Do MRI BRAIN INVESTIGATION FIRST
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Dr. Sajin
General Practitioner
5 yrs exp
Thiruvananthapuram
History noted,
More details and evaluation needed.
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Kindly consult endocrinologist
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Dr. Jagtaran Singh
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Kindly consult Endocrinologist for expert opinion. It is normal otherwise to have such values when you have underlying thyroid disorder.
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Hypothyroidism itself can be a cause of raised prolactin levels.Need to check your medications and to be evaluated for other conditions.
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Consult an endocrinologist
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