Question 1

is it normal for a 12 year d to have white discharge from both nipples, one more than other? end of nipple looks white when taking.bra off until washed away then looks normal?

Accepted Answer

Nipple discharge: Since both nipples show the white discharge you can assume it's a benign situation of estrogen's effect on developing breast tissues. Your gynecologist can advise you further if you still have concerns.

Question 2

i am a 32 yr old male and i feel lumps under my nipples and when i squeeze them a white discharge comes out. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia: Some men develop breast tissue. If you are having secretion form the nipple have yourself examined.

Question 3

milky white discharge coming from nipple. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Milk: Very likely it is milk. Unless you are pregnant, this could be a symptom of other causes. You should see your doctor.

Question 4

why does my baby have white discharge coming from his nipples? what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Usually normal: Discharge from the nipples is a normal response to the mother's hormones passing to the baby through the breast milk, and can occur in boys as well as girls. If the area around the nipple is red or tender, or if the baby is fussy, irritable or has a fever, they should be examined.

Question 5

help! there's white discharge from nipple stimulation. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Galactorrhea: Significant breast stimulation can be a cause of galactorrhea.

Question 6

right nipple is more puffy and inverted than the left and recently there is some thick white discharge. is this normal or is there something serious i should investigate?

Accepted Answer

Nipple discharge: Elevated prolactin levels can cause a nipple discharge, and can be caused by a prolactinoma, or as a side effect of some medications. Make sure to do a pregnancy test at home as well. Also, be cautious there is no infection in the breast (mastitis). Please consult with a doctor.

Question 7

white discharge and sore nipples, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Sexually active? If : You have missed your period take a pregnancy test. When pregnant, vaginal discharge is thin, white ; milky. But because this is not a diagnostic symptom, a pregnancy test should be taken if you miss your period. Leukorrhea is normal vaginal discharge (d/c).  D/c is composed of cellular debris, vaginal secretions ; bacteria ; is stimulated by ^ vaginal blood flow ; ^ estrogen.  D/c ^ is seen w &gt;.

Question 8

white discharge from female nipple can it come from having a miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Although nipple discharge can be related to a miscarriage, if it persists, it should be evaluated by your physician.

Question 9

my son (18) has some swelling and white discharge from one nipple. no pain. should i take him to urgent care or wait fro a routine appointment?

Accepted Answer

Interesting: If the white discharge is pus, and there is a lot of redness and tenderness to the area, then he may have an infection.  Urgenbt care would be appropriate.  However, this may be galactorrhea, which is very unusual in a male and may be a sign of endocrine dysfunction.  That is less urgent, and can probably wait for an appointment with his primary care physician.

Question 10

i noticed my left nipple was getting sore and when i lightly sqweezed a white discharge came out  and it continues to secreate the white discharge?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Discharge from the nipple can be normal, or could be due to hormonal changes, thyroid changes, infection or a tumor.  See your family doctor, internist or gynecologist.

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Is it normal for a 12 year d to have white discharge from both nipples, one more than other? end of nipple looks white when taking.bra off until washed away then looks normal?

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I am a 32 yr old male and i feel lumps under my nipples and when i squeeze them a white discharge comes out. should i be worried?

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Milky white discharge coming from nipple. what could it be?

A member asked:

Why does my baby have white discharge coming from his nipples? what can i do?

A member asked:

Help! there's white discharge from nipple stimulation. is this bad?

A member asked:

Right nipple is more puffy and inverted than the left and recently there is some thick white discharge. is this normal or is there something serious i should investigate?

A member asked:

White discharge and sore nipples, what's wrong?

A member asked:

White discharge from female nipple can it come from having a miscarriage?

A member asked:

My son (18) has some swelling and white discharge from one nipple. no pain. should i take him to urgent care or wait fro a routine appointment?

A member asked:

I noticed my left nipple was getting sore and when i lightly sqweezed a white discharge came out and it continues to secreate the white discharge?

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