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Still confused
by Emi73, Dec 30, 2003 12:00AM
Hello,
I am 30 years old and had a lot of discharge (puss like yellow and blood) come from my left nipple. I went to the breast surgeon and had an MRI done. He found nothing. My problem is that when this nipple is still squeezed it produces a thick, pasty white discharge from multiple holes in my left nipple and my right leaks a cloudy white liquid (when squeezed). I do also get continual pains in both breasts that radiates from under the arm pit to the nipple. I am confused and scared and wonder what could this be? And should I get a second opinion? Thank you -Emily
I am 30 years old and had a lot of discharge (puss like yellow and blood) come from my left nipple. I went to the breast surgeon and had an MRI done. He found nothing. My problem is that when this nipple is still squeezed it produces a thick, pasty white discharge from multiple holes in my left nipple and my right leaks a cloudy white liquid (when squeezed). I do also get continual pains in both breasts that radiates from under the arm pit to the nipple. I am confused and scared and wonder what could this be? And should I get a second opinion? Thank you -Emily
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Dec 30, 2003 12:00AM
Dear Emi73: 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.
The time to worry about nipple discharge is when it’s spontaneous (comes out by itself without squeezing), keeps on happening,is only on one side, and/or if it is clear and sticky, like an egg white, or bloody. If these symptoms are present a doctor should check you.
The time to worry about nipple discharge is when it’s spontaneous (comes out by itself without squeezing), keeps on happening,is only on one side, and/or if it is clear and sticky, like an egg white, or bloody. If these symptoms are present a doctor should check you.
