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Burning Under Right Arm ....
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Burning Under Right Arm ....
by Mystic, Feb 18, 2004 12:00AM
I have had a burning sensations under my right arm which started around a Year ago but this feeling comes and goe's , But I also have a discharge from Both Breast one which is clear and one that is Milky , I had a Biopsy Of the Left Breast which returned as Milk , But the Right side began around a Year ago .
I have had Swelling in Lymph Nodes in the Neck area as well as very slightly under My arms .
Sometimes there is Diffculty in Breathing , I am 39 Year's of age and Had a Total Hystercomy when I was 32 Years old.. I had a Mamogram (mammogram) around 5 Years ago , but am truely worried as to my current Symptoms ..I also will feel nausated alot of the time as well as Run down .
Are these signs of Breast cancer?
I have had Swelling in Lymph Nodes in the Neck area as well as very slightly under My arms .
Sometimes there is Diffculty in Breathing , I am 39 Year's of age and Had a Total Hystercomy when I was 32 Years old.. I had a Mamogram (mammogram) around 5 Years ago , but am truely worried as to my current Symptoms ..I also will feel nausated alot of the time as well as Run down .
Are these signs of Breast cancer?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Feb 18, 2004 12:00AM
Dear Mystic, Many women have some type of nipple discharge or fluid when their breasts are squeezed, and its normal. Squeezing the nipple sends message to the brain and the pituitary gland responds by increasing prolactin levels, which in turn produces discharge from the nipple. The discharge can come in a variety of colors – gray, green and brown as well as white. Some women are more prone to more discharge including women on; birth control pills, certain blood pressure medications or on major tranquilizers. These medications increase prolactin levels in the body. There is also certain life periods when a person is more likely to get discharge than others: there may be more discharge at puberty and at menopause than the years in-between.
Of concern with nipple discharge if it is spontaneous (occurs on its own without squeezing) or if it is bloody. This is something that should be followed up on.
Your symptoms could be attributed to many things. It is best to be evaluated by a health care professional who can ask questions, do a physical exam and put this in context of your situation.
Of concern with nipple discharge if it is spontaneous (occurs on its own without squeezing) or if it is bloody. This is something that should be followed up on.
Your symptoms could be attributed to many things. It is best to be evaluated by a health care professional who can ask questions, do a physical exam and put this in context of your situation.
