Nipple discharge is the leakage of fluid from one or both the nipples. Post-pregnancy, it normally happens, due to lactation. However, when nipple discharge has blood in it or is unusual, it is a cause of concern and should be examined by a general practitioner. Discharge from one nipple can be caused by issues with that particular breast. Discharge from both the nipples is most likely the result of medications or an endocrine gland problem, and should be investigated.
The symptoms of this disease include: Bloody or coloured discharge Discharge comes from only one breast Discharge without compression/squeezing
Causes of this condition could include: Pressure on the nipples from a tight bra. Inflammation of the breast ducts. Injury to the breast. Small growth in the breast that is usually not cancer. Non-cancerous breast tumours. Severe hypothyroidism. Widening of the milk ducts.
The healthcare provider will first determine if the discharge is from a single breast or both. Nipple discharge from both is nearly always benign, and is likely due to changes such as ectasia. ... While diagnosis of the cause of nipple discharge, the doctor will recommend the following ways to manage it:
Change medication, if that is the cause of the discharge Removal of lumps or the breast ducts by surgery Apply creams around the nipples to treat skin changes Prescribes drugs for underlying health conditions
The following can be done to prevent nipple discharges: Avoid cracking of the nipples. Avoid use of tobacco products and quit smoking. Lose weight. Clean the breast and nipple regularly
