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Discharge from nipple

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There are many characteristics of nipple discharge. This can occur from one or both nipples. The discharge can be a variety of colors including, white, green, brown, clear, black, red. Disharge can be coming from duct/hole of the nipple or multiductal. Typically, most nipple discharges are benign. A bloody, nipple discharge can be worrisome as a sign of cancer.

Dr. AARATHI Cholkeri-Singh reviewed this

21 year experience in Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

Body locations

Chest, Baby / fetus

Is Symptom of

Breast cancer
Condition
Breast cancer in men
Condition

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