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why cant doctors tell me the cause
I have been diagnosed with being a hep c carrier and all liver tests and breasts exams are clear and neg for all cancer and now in march will be seen by a hep c doctor but no one knows why I have brown blood discharge from my nipples and is this a good indication that I now have developed hep c and what is causing this and why can't the reason be found and what are other areas that I can explore to find a cause
Why can't they help you? Apparently they are not experts in this area.
Find a knowledgeable doctor that can help you. Your OB/GYN would be a place to start. If they can't figure it out, get a second opinion.
As others said, this has nothing to due with hepatitis C.
There are many conditions and diseases that can cause this. I wouldn't wait around I would seek help ASAP.
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"Nipple discharge refers to any fluid that seeps out of the nipple of the breast.
Nipple discharge in a woman who's not pregnant or breast-feeding isn't necessarily abnormal, but should be evaluated by a doctor. Nipple discharge in a man under any circumstances is a problem that should be investigated.
One or both breasts may produce a nipple discharge, either spontaneously or when you squeeze your nipples or breasts. A nipple discharge may look milky, or it may be yellow, green, brown or bloody. Nonmilk discharge comes out of your breasts through the same nipple openings that carry milk. The consistency of nipple discharge varies from thick and sticky to thin and watery.
Sometimes, nipple discharge is a normal part of your breast's function. If that's the case, the discharge might resolve on its own.
Most often, nipple discharge stems from a noncancerous (benign) condition. However, breast cancer is a possibility, especially if:
You are over age 40
You have a lump in your breast
The discharge contains blood
Only one breast is affected
Nipple discharge is rarely a sign of breast cancer. But it might be a sign of an underlying condition that requires treatment. If you're still having menstrual periods and your nipple discharge doesn't resolve on its own after your next menstrual cycle, make an appointment with your doctor to have it evaluated. However, if you're postmenopausal or if your nipple discharge is particularly bothersome, see your doctor right away.
In the meantime, take care to avoid nipple stimulation — including frequent checks for discharge — because stimulation actually makes the discharge persist."
Hector
Find a knowledgeable doctor that can help you. Your OB/GYN would be a place to start. If they can't figure it out, get a second opinion.
As others said, this has nothing to due with hepatitis C.
There are many conditions and diseases that can cause this. I wouldn't wait around I would seek help ASAP.
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"Nipple discharge refers to any fluid that seeps out of the nipple of the breast.
Nipple discharge in a woman who's not pregnant or breast-feeding isn't necessarily abnormal, but should be evaluated by a doctor. Nipple discharge in a man under any circumstances is a problem that should be investigated.
One or both breasts may produce a nipple discharge, either spontaneously or when you squeeze your nipples or breasts. A nipple discharge may look milky, or it may be yellow, green, brown or bloody. Nonmilk discharge comes out of your breasts through the same nipple openings that carry milk. The consistency of nipple discharge varies from thick and sticky to thin and watery.
Sometimes, nipple discharge is a normal part of your breast's function. If that's the case, the discharge might resolve on its own.
Most often, nipple discharge stems from a noncancerous (benign) condition. However, breast cancer is a possibility, especially if:
You are over age 40
You have a lump in your breast
The discharge contains blood
Only one breast is affected
Nipple discharge is rarely a sign of breast cancer. But it might be a sign of an underlying condition that requires treatment. If you're still having menstrual periods and your nipple discharge doesn't resolve on its own after your next menstrual cycle, make an appointment with your doctor to have it evaluated. However, if you're postmenopausal or if your nipple discharge is particularly bothersome, see your doctor right away.
In the meantime, take care to avoid nipple stimulation — including frequent checks for discharge — because stimulation actually makes the discharge persist."
Hector
What do you mean by "hep c carrier"? You either have active virus or you do not. Have you had a viral load test?
Some of what you say is confusing, the above along with your comment about "this a good indication that I now have developed hep c". Again, you either have the virus or you don't.
Has your level of vitamin D been checked?
Again, nobody here can diagnose your problem and it doesn't sound like something related to HCV infection...
Some of what you say is confusing, the above along with your comment about "this a good indication that I now have developed hep c". Again, you either have the virus or you don't.
Has your level of vitamin D been checked?
Again, nobody here can diagnose your problem and it doesn't sound like something related to HCV infection...
I agree, the doctors need do some more tests. I can tell you a friend of mine was lactating for no reason, turned out to be a non life threatening brain tumor. Not bleeding though.
The symptom you describe has nothing to do with hep C.
We are not doctors and cannot answer your question.
We are not doctors and cannot answer your question.
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