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What does a bloody discharge from the nipple mean?
Bloody nipple discharge is most frequently benign. It is caused by intraductal papilloma, duct ectasia, and less frequently by breast cancer. Several diagnostic tests have been proposed to establish the cause of bloody nipple discharge.
What type of breast cancer causes bloody discharge?
A papilloma is a noncancerous (benign) tumor that can be associated with bloody discharge. The discharge associated with a papilloma often occurs spontaneously and involves a single duct.
Does nipple discharge mean cancer?
Nipple discharge can be an early symptom of breast cancer, but most cases of nipple discharge are due to benign conditions.
What to do if nipple is bleeding?
What should I do if my nipples crack or bleed?
- Check your baby’s latch.
- Try different nursing positions.
- Nurse on the less injured side first, if you have one.
- Briefly apply a cold pack to numb the injured nipple area before nursing.
- Breastfeed frequently.
- Pump before nursing.
- Limit the duration of breastfeeding.
When should I be concerned about nipple discharge?
Nipple discharge is usually nothing to worry about. Still, because it can be a sign of breast cancer, it’s worth having a doctor check it out. It’s especially important to see a doctor if: you have a lump in your breast.
When should I see a doctor about nipple discharge?
If a nipple discharge continues for more than one menstrual cycle or if any of the warning signs are present, women (or men) should see a doctor. Delay of a week or so is not harmful unless there are signs of infection such as redness, swelling, and/or a discharge of pus.
What do breast cancer spots look like?
Instead, breast skin can become thick, red, and look pitted, like an orange peel. The area might also feel warm or tender and have small bumps that look like a rash.
What color is breast cancer?
Breast cancer: pink. Liver cancer: emerald green. Lymphoma: lime green. Prostate cancer: light blue.
What color is breast cancer discharge?
Types and symptoms
| Color | Possible cause |
|---|---|
| green | cysts |
| brown or cheese-like | mammary duct ectasia (blocked milk duct) |
| clear | breast cancer, especially if only coming from one breast papilloma |
| bloody | papilloma breast cancer |
What does cancerous nipple discharge look like?
Nipple Discharge as Symptom of Breast Cancer It may also be related to alterations in the menstrual hormones. An unexpected nipple discharge may be milky, clear, yellow, green, brown or bloody, as well as thick and sticky or thin and watery, depending on the causes.
How long does it take for bleeding nipples to heal?
Most nipple pain should improve in seven days to 10 days, even without treatment. As long as you address the underlying cause, you and your baby will soon be able to enjoy breastfeeding again.
How do you stop breast discharge?
What you can do in the meantime
- Avoid breast stimulation to reduce or stop nipple discharge. For instance, avoid stimulating the nipples during sexual activity. Don’t wear clothing that causes a lot of friction on your nipples.
- Use breast pads to absorb nipple discharge and prevent it from seeping through your clothing.