Symptom: Nipple discharge
Nipple discharge: Discharge of fluid or milk from one or both breasts
Detailed cause information for symptom: Nipple discharge:
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Types of Nipple discharge: bleeding nipple (0)
Nipple discharge type of: Nipple symptoms (4)
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Possible causes of symptom: Nipple discharge: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Nipple discharge as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
- Lactation
- Breast feeding
- Pregnancy
- Breast disorders
- Breast infection
- Breast abscess
- Breast cyst (type of Cyst)
- Breast duct papilloma - typically a bloody nipple discharge; sometimes yellow nipple discharge.
- Mastitis
- Breast cancer
- Ductal ectasia - may cause a green or brown nipple discharge
- Breast duct cancer
- Breast papilloma
- Paget's disease of nipple - can cause a bloody nipple discharge
- Breast stimuation - various kinds of breast stimulation may produce a small discharge:
- Sexual stimulation
- Mammograms
- Poorly fitting bra
- Tight clothes
- Hormonal disorders (type of Endocrine disorders)
- Certain medications
- See also bleeding nipple, breast pain, breast lump, or other breast symptoms
Medications or substances causing Nipple discharge: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Nipple discharge as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Oral contraceptives
- Phenothiazines
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Certain blood pressure medications
- Certain antidepressants
- Certain sedatives
- Methyldopa
Conditions listing symptoms: Nipple discharge: The following list of conditions have 'Nipple discharge' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Last revised: Nov 26, 2003
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