This morning I noticed than on squeezing one nipple, there is a tiny amount (really tiny) of yellowish discharge. I don't know if it is a sign of danger - if anyone out there has any experience with breast cancer diagnosis, could you clue me in as to what amount / type of discharge should be alarming? Or should I just zip off to my GP for more thorough examination? I am 25.
2006-08-08 19:40:07 · 12 answers · asked by AlphaOne_ 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Thanks to all. No, I don't smoke marijuana, and I have very little reason to suspect STD's right now. I will go and check, probably tomorrow, but the info that the discharge may be a sign of another infection is really reassuring; I was getting the shivers.
2006-08-08 20:03:58 · update #1
Nipple Discharge
Nipple discharge is common for some women. It is fluid that comes from the nipple in different colors or textures. Usually, it is not a sign of cancer. For example, birth control pills and other medicines, such as sedatives, can cause a little discharge. Certain infections also cause nipple discharge. However, for women who are going through or have passed menopause, nipple discharge can be a sign of cancer.
See your doctor if you have nipple discharge for the first time, or a change in your discharge's color or texture. He or she may send a sample of the discharge to be checked at a lab.
i doubt it is cancer but just eliminate it the best way by seeing a doctor for lab tests
sorry for the distress
2006-08-08 19:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nipple discharge is a normal occurance. White, yellow and even green can be normal for some women. Bloody discharge however would not be normal.
Do yourself and your family a huge favor. See the Doctor as soon as possible to have a thorough checkup and make sure that you in fact, are fine. Nothing wrong with taking all precautions and easing your fears
2006-08-08 23:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by kathy m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother had Breast Cancer in her left Breast and the first thing that she noticed was a yellowish discharge from her nipple. I'm not saying that you have Cancer , just telling you about Mom's experience, So you need to get to a Doctor as soon as possible. Don't wait. Good luck to you!
2006-08-08 20:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by SecretUser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpages for more details on Nipple discharge.
Symptoms of BREAST CANCER.
1. Any change in size of the breast.
2. Bloody, yellow, or green discharge from the nipple.
3. Any lump in the breast or in the armpit, usually painless.
4. Any dimpling or change in the texture of the skin of the breast.
5. A change in the shape of the nipple;
6. Any persistent irritation scaling, sour or ulcer of the nipple
2006-08-08 20:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely head to the doc. I had a similar problem a few months back....turned out to be an infection in my milk gland. A good dose of antibiotics cleared it up, but it still frightened me to death.
2006-08-08 19:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-01 01:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by King 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see your Gp my love it is better to be safe than sorry, probably be nothing but it will stop all the worry! Good luck!
2006-08-08 19:45:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you smoke marijuana it could be because of that. Otherwise, go see your doctor, cuz it's always better to be safe than sorry.
2006-08-08 19:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by bettywitdabigbooty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor. It is probably a hormones thing, but you must be checked anyway.
2006-08-08 19:44:19 · answer #9 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have not to worry about your problem, it may be due to mamarry glands growth. If you still have any doubt, you may contact your gynaecologist or may undergo sonomamography.
Don't worry
2006-08-08 19:58:10 · answer #10 · answered by Doctor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋