1. Physiological causes
of nipple discharge
Normal growth and development: During the growth and development of women, due to the relatively high level of estrogen, it may stimulate the hypersecretion of breast tissue, resulting in the secretion of clear fluid from the nipple. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment. Lactation: The secretion of hormones such as prolactin in lactating women increases to promote milk secretion. At this time, nipple discharge is milk, milky white, which is also a normal phenomenon. After stopping breast-feeding, this condition can be alleviated by itself. 2. Pathological causes
of nipple discharge
Mastitis: Bacterial infection of breast tissue may cause inflammation, leading to blockage of breast ducts, and discharge may be yellow-white, sticky and purulent. Mastitis needs timely medical treatment, and antibiotics and other drugs should be used in accordance with medical supervision. Mammary gland hyperplasia: The breast secretes liquid, if the liquid is milky white and the amount is relatively small, no odor, may be related to mammary gland hyperplasia. Nipple discharge caused by breast hyperplasia generally does not require special treatment, but regular breast examination should be carried out to monitor changes in the condition. Mammary gland duct ectasia: Suffer from the patient of this disease, partial first symptom is nipple discharge, the color of discharge is brown more, a few are bloody. It often occurs in non-lactating or menopausal women over 40 years of age. Intraductal papilloma: This disease often occurs in women aged 40 to 50. Tumors often occur in the vicinity of the nipple. Palpation of the patient’s breast sometimes reveals a cherry-sized mass under the areola. Intraductal papilloma usually causes bloody discharge. Breast cancer: Breast cancer may also cause nipple discharge, similar in color to that caused by intraductal papilloma of the nipple, which is also bloody and often associated with abnormal lumps in the breast. Breast cancer needs puncture biopsy or surgical resection to send pathology to confirm, and surgical treatment should be carried out in time after diagnosis. 3. Other potential factors
of nipple discharge
Medication factors: Long-term use of some antipsychotics, antihypertensive drugs, drugs for stomach diseases, and contraceptives may cause nipple discharge. These drugs may affect the endocrine system, causing the breasts to secrete fluid. Bad habits: often suck the nipple, often stimulate and touch the nipple and other bad habits, may also lead to nipple fluid outflow. These bad habits may stimulate breast tissue to secrete fluid. 4. Coping measures
for nipple discharge
Keep your breasts clean: Use mild cleansing products and avoid soaps or detergents that contain harsh ingredients. Keep enough sleep: Keep a good sleep every day, avoid staying up too late, and help regulate the endocrine system. Seek medical advice in time: If breast discharge is accompanied by pain, swelling, fever and other symptoms, or the color of discharge is abnormal (such as bloody, purulent), seek medical advice in time for examination and treatment. Treatment according to medical supervision: according to the doctor’s diagnosis and advice, take medicine on time and review regularly to monitor the changes of the disease and adjust the treatment plan in time.
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