Milk is medically known as lactation, lactation is caused by elevated prolactin, under normal circumstances, there is a trace of prolactin secretion in the male body, men generally do not lactation, but in the case of tumors, medications, hypothyroidism, etc. can lead to elevated levels of prolactin caused by lactation.
1. Tumor: Pituitary prolactinoma can cause prolactin elevation, which can also lead to male lactation.
2. Drugs: Morphine, chlorpromazine and other drugs can inhibit the catecholamine content of the hypothalamus, affecting the secretion of prolactin, resulting in increased prolactin levels, which can lead to male lactation.
3. Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism can feedback to increase the secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone, at the same time, prolactin secretion will also increase, leading to male lactation.
There are many reasons for male lactation, and it is necessary to consult the endocrinology department of regular hospitals to clarify the cause of the disease and then treat it.