Question 1

i am experiencing  nipple discharge and purple nipples?

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Exam: Any new lumps, bumps, skin changes in the breast or nipples should be evaluated by your doctor.  You may be seeing breast milk. If you have had a baby before this can be normal. In other cases it can be a sign of an elevated Prolactin hormonal level. Schedule a visit for an evaluation

Question 2

why are my nipples a dark purple?

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Well : Have they always been that way? For specific diagnosis and treatment do a HealthTap visit with video

Question 3

my nipples are purple, is this normal?

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Sure: Not to worry that is normal. The color of nipples  is variable as the color of skin anywhere else.

Question 4

what causes nipples to discharge or become leaky?

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Stim or trouble: Regular stimulation can conceivably cause milk production - this could be oral, clothing, or direct. If you are post-partum, just the sound of a crying baby may cause your milk to "let loose."  if the discharge is bloody, that can be cancer and must be checked out with mammogram!  if the discharge is just yellow/green, then it could just be regular breast cyst/gland production. Worry about pain...

Question 5

are purple nipples normal?

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Can be: I suspect this is a manifestation of the blood flow. Since it is bilateral, you can discuss this with your physician, and see if there are other hormonal issues that might be playing a role

Question 6

what makes milky discharge from nipples?

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Milk: Your breasts naturally produce milk.  This is normal.  Hormonal changes can sometimes make you produce more or less fluid from your nipples.

Question 7

why would a womens nipple have crust-like discharge?

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Get medical check.: Reasons for nipple discharge can include stimulation of the breast, pregnancy, medications, galactorrhea (secretion of milk or similar substance), an abscess or other breast infection, hormonal imbalances (like hypothyroidism), fibrocystic breasts (breasts are very fibrous), blocked mammary duct, breast cancer and intraductal papilloma (non cancerous mass), use of marijuana, anise and fennel.

Question 8

what causes nipple discharge?

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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 9

i have nipple discharge. whitish?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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