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I have microadenoma and prolactin level 51 ng/ml. i'm on medication. i just wanted to ask does getting hit on head or sudden jerks on head or face affect microadenoma or pituitary gland? will it cause any problem?
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Pituitary is seated at the bottom of the brain in a well protected saddle and is unlikely to be affected by the kind of trauma you described. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/20/2022
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Highly unlikely that superficial head trauma will affect pituitary problems, and there is no cause for alarm
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