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Blood coming out of a duct next to nipple

Blood coming out of a duct next to nipple

Hi, I'm going on 26 weeks pregnant and I have dark red blood coming out of a duct right next to my nipple. Is this normal?
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Hi,
A bloody discharge from the nipple is always worrisome,but it's not rare in pregnancy due to an increase in breast size.Typically it's from both sides,but it can happen with the larger breast of the two.
Also a high percentage of bloody nipple discharge is due to benign conditions such as papilloma or infection.
It is advisable NOT to squeeze the nipple to check if the discharge continues,because the more you do that,the more the discharge persists.
By far, the most common causes of bloody discharge are NOT cancer,but it's on the list of possibilities.The time to be concerned is when it is spontaneous.
The best thing to do, and I strongly recommend it, is to see a breast specialist who is best equipped to investigate the discharge by running a test called (Cytology) for a correct diagnosis.
Hoping that your condition is not serious at all.
Wishing you an easy delivery and a beautiful healthy baby! :)  
Good Luck!
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