Question 1

what does a culture of breast discharge show?

Accepted Answer

Mastitis: If you have a nipple discharge, especially one that is colored, a culture is a good idea. You could have an infection of the breast known as mastitis.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: breast discharge?

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Breast discharge: The clinical definition would be best described as an emission of liquid, clear, thick or bloody without stimulation of the nipple area, i.e, breasts in male or female can be stimulated by oral suction over time, which is not usually clinically significant. Any emission of liquid without such stimulation should evoke consultation with a physician.

Question 3

am having breast discharge but only on manipulation and am currently mensrating and my breasts seem bigger?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 4

what are the common causes of breast discharge during pregnancy?

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Breast discharge: In early stages of pregnancy, some women notice clear discharge & in later stages it becomes milky. Also discharge can be seen following vigorous physical activity such as jogging. Other causes might be fibrocystic breast disease, galactorrhea (some causes are hormones or medications), infection, mammary duct ectasia in older women, breast tumor.  Your ob/gyn can explain more details.

Question 5

do you think i should go see my doctor for breast discharge?

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Depends: It depends on the color of the discharge, if you are feeling a lump or if you have an abnormal mammogram. Bloody discharge needs to be evaluated by your doctor.  Be sure to get a yearly mammogram and clinical breast exam by your doctor.

Question 6

clear breast discharge not pregnant?

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Could be: see an endocrinologist to check serum prolactin levels. The discharge may be clear or milky

Question 7

is breast discharge a symptom breast cancer?

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Sometimes: A bloody nipple discharge can be the early sign of breast cancer or small internal breast duct papilloma. Clear, milky, or greenish-black discharge can be physiologic, milky, or fibrocystic breast cyst discharge. Would need to have an examination with a doctor.

Question 8

what causes breast discharge when not pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Various causes: Most of the time cause is unknown.  But infections, cancers and rarely pituitary tumors.  Also can get dicharge if previously pregnant in the recent passed.  Type and color of dischareg is importnat.  Get it checked out.

Question 9

is there any corrolation between a bad papsmere and breast discharge?

Accepted Answer

No: There is not a correlation. If you have a bloody or brownish color discharge, then please see a breast specialist for evaluation.

Question 10

abnormal breast discharge has been going on for a while, can you offer any insight?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Please make an appointment with your physician for an evaluation.  If you have not had a mammogram, please get one as well.

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