nipple discharge

[sunshine704]

I am a 34 yr old african american female I just recently started haven't problems with my breast .  I had a breast reduction 5yrs ago.  One day I was at work and i hit my breast on a file cabinet i then squeeze my breast and a clear liquid came out .. Do you know what this could be I don't know if it's coming from the cabinet accident are not..Please help worried????

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
Breast trauma can cause nipple discharge.  However, there are other conditions (both benign and malignant) that can also present with nipple discharge.  Examples of benign lesions include fibrocystic disease, breast abscess, and acute mastitis.  On the other hand, carcinoma of the breast and Paget’s disease of the nipple are just two of the malignant conditions that can cause nipple discharge.
It would be best to have yourself seen by a doctor for proper evaluation and management.
Good luck.

[dixi]

Hi , Ive had breast discharge for a few years now.I went to the dr. and he told me that it was normal.He did some lactose exam.He said sometimes your body thinks its pregnat  and that lactose test would show if that was the case,but mine came back normal so he said it is normal that even some men if they squeeze the sometimes can have discharge.But i suggest that you get it checked just to be safe...TAKE CARE...