Hyperprolactinemia is an increase in the level of the hormone prolactin in the blood, most often caused by a pituitary adenoma (prolactinoma). Clinically, this condition is manifested by a violation of the functions of the reproductive system. In women, symptoms include menstrual irregularities, galactorrhea, and infertility. In men, there is a decrease in libido, impotence, gynecomastia. The main diagnostic method is to determine the concentration of serum prolactin. Treatment involves the fight against the cause that caused hyperprolactinemia, the appointment of dopamine receptor agonists. In some cases, there is a need for surgery.
Swelling of the neck occurs with infectious, endocrine, allergic, otolaryngological, dental diseases, traumatic injuries, and some somatic pathologies. It can be acute, chronic, unilateral or bilateral, localized or widespread. Sometimes it is combined with pain, local hyperemia, hyperthermia, fever, symptoms of intoxication. The cause of the swelling is established using the data of the survey, external examination, ultrasound, radiography, otolaryngological techniques, laboratory tests. Rest is recommended until the diagnosis is made.