Question 1

what causes nipple discharge?

Accepted Answer

Various causes: Nipple discharge can be normal for some.  In general, white, milky, yellow and green can be normal.  Blood or a brownish color can suggest a more serious condition.  
If this is a new finding, you should contact your doctor for evaluation.

Question 2

i have nipple discharge. whitish?

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Galactorrhea: Galactorrhea is the term for secretion of milk from the breasts that is not related to pregnancy or nursing.  The leakage is usually from both breasts and from multiple ducts on the nipple (instead of just one duct).  If you have not breastfed in over a year, you should see your doctor for an evaluation, including labwork.

Question 3

is male nipple discharge possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is very rare. But if present it definitely needs to be check by an expert in breast care to rule out an undrlying malignancy.

Question 4

why do i have white nipple discharge?

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Uncertain.: Possible causes for galactorrhea include but are not limited to use of birth control pills, tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotic meds, some sedatives, fennel, anise, fenugreek, some hypertension meds, cocaine, opioids, hypothyroidism, prolactinoma, renal dz, testosterone deficiency in men ; significant breast stimulation.

Question 5

is it normal to have nipple discharge?

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Sometimes: Nipple discharge could be a normal variant.  Sign of bening discharge include one-sided discharge, non-bloody, with expression only . See doctor too check for blood, prolactin level, and brest exam.

Question 6

can a bug bite cause nipple discharge?

Accepted Answer

Nipple discharge: Should not. 2 different things. If you have nipple discharge, is it both breasts? Color? How do you see it?

Question 7

what about nipple discharge is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Nipple discharge: Bilateral nipple discharge-while breastfeeding- is quite normal, obviously.Any other discharge that is different-needs to be seen and diagnosed by a physician knowlegeable in breast diseases.  Five-nine% of discharges are cancerous  while that is quite small, early diagnosis of cancer can be life-saving.A physician isn't able to "look" at a discharge or secretion and see that it is benign.Biopsy.

Question 8

what should i do if i have nipple discharge?

Accepted Answer

Med eval: is recommended even though there are a number of benign causes.

Question 9

what is the cause of a sticky nipple discharge?

Accepted Answer

Nipple discharge: Nipple discharge that is transparent or sticky should be evaluated by your doctor.  Clear and sticky discharge is very much like plasma, since that is the source of the secretion. Unilateral spontaneous clear or bloody  discharge is considered suspicious and requires a full workup.

Question 10

nipple discharge: clear sometimes whitish help?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Your breasts can always produce milk or fluid.  This is normal.

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