Galactorrhea

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Overview

Healthcare providers diagnose galactorrhea through some of the following:

A physical exam of your breasts and nipples.
Analysis of nipple discharge.
Review of your medical history including medications you take.
Blood test to check levels of prolactin (milk-producing hormone) in your body.
Blood test to check your thyroid function.
A pregnancy test.
Imaging tests such as mammogram or ultrasound to examine breast tissue.
Imaging tests called CT (computer tomography) scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to look for a tumor in or near your pituitary gland.

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Symptoms

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Complications

Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.

The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:

High blood pressure.
Diabetes.
Heart failure.
Some types of heart valve disease.

Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:

Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Don't smoke or use tobacco.
Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.

By Freedmans Health Clinic Staff

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