Many women worry when they havenipples begin to discharge. And, indeed, this can be an alarming sign, but still, there is no need to worry in advance. It is necessary to understand that the appearance of discharge from the nipples is typical for the mammary glands - this is how they are arranged by nature. There are many reasons why fluid can be released from the nipples. At the same time, such a disease as cancer is only in last place, although most women who encounter this phenomenon panic. If a woman is not pregnant or nursing, the causes of discharge can also be diseases such as mastopathy, papilloma or an elementary cold in the chest.

Causes of discharge from the nipple

Discharge may occur from only one breast.or both at once. These secretions pass through the same ducts as breast milk, so they are secreted by the same system. The color of the discharge from the nipples may be different. Women who have reached reproductive age often encounter green or brown discharge. Green discharge from the nipple most often indicates mastopathy. Also, the discharge can be transparent or resemble colostrum, they occur during pregnancy, during breastfeeding, and after its completion. There is nothing to worry about, this is a natural process that indicates sensitive nipples. You should only see a doctor if more than five months have passed since the end of breastfeeding. A mammologist will conduct the necessary examinations that will help identify the causes of the suspected disease. These symptoms are observed with galactorrhea - a disease that occurs for various reasons:

• An enlargement of the thyroid gland (which often happens after delivery);
• Tumors arising due to changes in the hormonal background;
• Acceptance of heavy medications;
• Stimulation of nipples (irritation of their baby or breast pumps);
• Various kidney diseases.

If a woman is not pregnant and has not been pregnant,There can be many reasons why nipple discharge appears. Sometimes this process is normal and occurs periodically. If this is the case, it is necessary to irritate the nipples as little as possible. Do not squeeze them unnecessarily, rub them, or wear uncomfortable clothes. Black discharge from the nipples can be evidence of pathology. If this is the case, then the possible causes of nipple discharge may be as follows:

Breast cancer.Yes, indeed, the occurrence of nipple discharge may indicate a disease, although this happens quite rarely. It may be intraductal carcinoma or Paget's cancer. Paget's cancer is a tumor that is located in such a way that the nipple is in the affected area. In addition to nipple discharge, the signs of this disease are as follows: the shape of the nipple changes, the areola area darkens, and severe itching of the breast begins. The discharge may be bloody. You should not worry, even if the doctor confirms the diagnosis, because the disease is treatable;

Mastopathy. This is a breast disease, in which an imbalance occurs in the mammary glands, and cystic components form (the areas of the chest harden). This often happens due to changes in the hormonal background;

Mastitis - in the tissues of the mammary gland pus is formed, which can pass through the milk ducts;

Injury. Elemental trauma to the chest, can lead to the fact that the nipples will discharge;

The papilloma is intraprotective. This is a small benign tumor that can occur in the milk duct and promote the appearance of discharge from the nipples. Most often, this disease occurs in women aged 35 to 55 years. The reasons for the formation of such a tumor are not yet known, but it is easily treated, often without surgical intervention;

Ectasia. It is an inflammation of the milk duct. This disease occurs most often in women after 40 years of age and is treated with antibiotics and compresses. Surgical intervention is necessary in rare cases, when the affected duct is simply removed;

Abscess. Abscess is an accumulation of pus in the mammary gland. This happens most often when a woman is breastfeeding. Nipples are often covered with cracks, and through these cracks in the chest can penetrate various bacteria that can cause infection. If the infection has penetrated, the nipple begins to leak out of the nipples from the nipples, the breast may increase, turn red. Often there is a fever and a chest pain. The abscess is treated surgically, after which antibiotics are taken.

Palpation can be performed at homebreasts, which will help to identify various types of lumps. You should also carefully examine your breasts and nipples in order to notice their deformation, redness or changes in the nipples.

Going to the doctor

Whatever the disease, such a symptom may beas the occurrence of nipple discharge, it is necessary to consult a doctor in order to establish an accurate diagnosis. Having made an appointment with a doctor, you can prepare answers to the following questions:

Allocations, what color comes from the nipple?

How often does this happen?

Are there excretions from one breast or from two?

Do they only come from one hole on the nipple or several?

Do they go out alone or after you press the nipple?

Are there any other diseases that bother you? It can be a fever, malaise, headaches, blurred vision, etc.

Whether there was a trauma of a breast?

Do you go through a course of treatment with any drugs?

After you have answered all the questions,The doctor will carefully examine your breasts and study the nature and features of the discharge from the nipples. Perhaps he will send you for an ultrasound of the breast in order to find out or confirm the diagnosis or ask you to come again after some time. You may also need a mammogram and various tests, the main one of which will be a blood test. They also conduct examinations and tests to determine the level of hormones in the blood, after which they prescribe hormonal drugs. Sometimes it is necessary to examine other doctors, because one disease can occur due to ailments of other internal organs. After the diagnosis is confirmed, a course of treatment will be prescribed. It may consist of taking antibiotics, hormonal drugs, folk remedies or surgery. In no case should you ignore discharge from the nipples. The best and most competent approach is to see a doctor and make sure that there is nothing terrible, and then calmly return home. Or to promptly identify and diagnose the disease, then find effective ways to combat it. We recommend reading:

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