Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? How is it that a 12-year-old boy has nipple discharge?Doctor's answer:
A 12-year-old boy has again developed nipple discharge, which is highly likely due to elevated prolactin levels in his body. The main cause of elevated prolactin levels is a pituitary tumor. Therefore, further careful examination is needed to confirm the cause. It is recommended to first have a blood test to check prolactin levels. If the test shows elevated levels, further procedures such as pituitary MRI and enhanced MRI can be performed to clarify the diagnosis. After the examination, if it is a small microadenoma, bromocriptine can be taken for treatment. If the pituitary tumor is large, surgical removal will be necessary.