I noticed it when it looked like I had some kind of build up in my nipple. I cleaned it out and then black stuff came out. My other one did the same thing but it was kind of a pale, light green (or I guess it could have been clear). It turned out to be kind of sticky, and only comes out when I try to make it come out (the first tme was by accident). What is it? Is it bad?
2007-07-03 23:10:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Go to the dr. Could be nothing or could be a real problem.
2007-07-03 23:30:01 · answer #1 · answered by Old Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mammary duct ectasia. Mammary duct ectasia is one of the most common causes of abnormal nipple discharge. One or more of the ducts beneath your nipple becomes inflamed and clogged with a thick, sticky, green or black substance. Most often, mammary duct ectasia affects women in their 40s and 50s. You can relieve some of your symptoms by applying warm compresses to your breast. Taking aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, may help relieve some symptoms. Also, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to clear up any infection. In some cases, surgery might be necessary to remove the affected duct.
***My suggestion is to make an appointment with your physician to find out for sure.
Best of luck to you!
2007-07-11 20:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by mjh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
North,
I squeeze my nipples every so often - as instructed by my OB - and I sometimes get a clear or white substance. Almost like I'm milking. I was told that THAT'S NORMAL! I was informed that if the substance smells, gets darker, or becomes sticky/hard, then consult my OB to get tested for any bacterial infection or cancer polyps.
I recommend you contact your OB/primary care physician. Good Luck :-)
2007-07-11 01:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by Elle.Morena 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nipple discretions are perfectly normal in women especially if you squeeze them, green and black may indicate an infection but the black may only be sebum the skins natural oil.
but just to be on the safe side you should get it checked out by ur local doctor
2007-07-04 02:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by Tash 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly normal, if you squeeze and get blood- not good, if you are really concerned ask ur Dr. if you have pain when not squeezing, and then you have discharge of yellow / green out of your nipples, then be concerned.
2007-07-11 19:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by CDL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you on the Pill? Sometimes this can be an unwanted side effect. If so discuss it with your Dr. you may need to change it
2007-07-11 22:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of it before, never. Get thee to a doctor pronto. That is one of the things you should be looking for when you do a check for cancer. Do not wait, go see one now!
Blessed Be & peace & Hugs
2007-07-09 08:16:38 · answer #7 · answered by Linda B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be an infection, please see your dr for further evaluation to see what they think could be going on.
2007-07-03 23:15:05 · answer #8 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE DOCTOR
2007-07-11 17:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋