2006-06-15 14:48:38 · 6 answers · asked by raraluglio 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Bloody Nipple discharge specially in post menopausal women is a matter of great concern as it is a possible symptom of breast cancer. See your doctor so a smear of that discharge can be done with a breast exam. In pregnant or nursing women bloody or purulent (pus) discharge usually associated with fever can be a sign of an infection of the breast which would also need medical attention
2006-06-15 15:06:01 · answer #1 · answered by docmitzi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is estimated 1 in every 7 American women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. 220,000 American women will develop breast cancer this year.
Symptoms of breast cancer include:
Discharge from the nipple(clear or bloody)
Persistent tenderness of the breast
pain in the nipple
swelling or mass in the armpit (lymph nodes)
inverted or scaly nipples
a lump that can be felt no matter how small
swelling of the breast
Sometimes there are no symptoms of breast cancer when its in the early stages...
2006-06-16 01:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding it could be a serious infection. Go to the ER immediately!
2006-06-15 21:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This should never happen if you aren't breastfeeding. See a Doctor ASAP. It could be a sympton of Cancer.
2006-06-15 21:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have a breast exam. Could you be pregnant?
2006-06-15 21:50:45 · answer #5 · answered by Busy Lady 2010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? There's something wrong there....
2006-06-15 21:51:16 · answer #6 · answered by missy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋