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Could The Headaches, Nausea And Vomiting Related To A Pituitary Benign Tumor?

I was told by my GP and Neurologist that my constant headaches, nausea and vomiting are not related to a pituitary benign tumour that I have near my brain that is 0.4 cm is this right? But I have to have an MRI soon and have to see an endochronologist who deals with tumours, I have a Prolactin level of 4000 and no I am not breast feeding, I am 45 and my periods have appeared to stopped, I also have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I agree with your neurologist that your benign pituitary tumor is not the cause of headache and vomiting. The most likely cause could be migraine.

Pituitary tumor in your case is microadenoma (small tumor) and does not require surgery. Medications such as cabergoline can be used to lower your prolactin level. This would help you get periods too.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Could The Headaches, Nausea And Vomiting Related To A Pituitary Benign Tumor?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I agree with your neurologist that your benign pituitary tumor is not the cause of headache and vomiting. The most likely cause could be migraine. Pituitary tumor in your case is microadenoma (small tumor) and does not require surgery. Medications such as cabergoline can be used to lower your prolactin level. This would help you get periods too. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/