Galactorrhea: This is where there is an excessive or spontaneous flow of milk from the female breast. See free access online books about Galactorrhea below. See detailed information below for a list of 20 causes of Galactorrhea, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Galactorrhea as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Galactorrhea
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Galactorrhea as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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Galactorrhea: [MIM*230300] (1) Any white discharge from the nipple that is persistent and looks like milk. (2) Continued discharge of milk from the breasts between intervals of nursing or after the child has been weaned. SYN: incontinence of milk, lactorrhea. [galacto- + G. rhoia, a flow]
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The list below shows some of the causes of Galactorrhea mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Galactorrhea. Of the 20 causes of Galactorrhea that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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Medical Conditions associated with Galactorrhea:
Breast symptoms (206 causes)
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Nipple discharge (18 causes), Breast discharge, Nipple symptoms (106 causes), Idiopathic, Pregnancy (316 causes), Postpartum, Hyperprolactinemia, Benign or malignant neoplasm, Mastitis, Nipple stimulation, Oral contraceptives, Excessive prolactin, Prolactinoma
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