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A brown colour discharge is coming from my nose, is it dangerous? do i have cancer? what should i do about it?

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Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Colored nasal discha: Brown discharge is not normal. Have it examined to rule out infection, polyps or other lesions

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Answered 5/20/2016

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A member asked:

A brown colour discharge is coming from my nose, is it dangerous? do i have cancer? what should i do about it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

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