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Bleeding Nipples After Swimming. What Could This Be?

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Posted on Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Question: Hi,
My son who is eight, has had bleeding nipples twice. Both times he had just gotten out of the pool.
Is this serious and what could cause this?

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Ketan Vagholkar (3 hours later)
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

Yes, bleeding from the nipples at this age requires further investigation. You need to visit a general surgeon to get him properly evaluated.

Clinical evaluation will dictate the further line investigation to arrive at a diagnosis.

Hope this answers your query. Should you have any additional queries, I will be available to help you.

With regards
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Bleeding Nipples After Swimming. What Could This Be?

Hi,

Thanks for the query.

Yes, bleeding from the nipples at this age requires further investigation. You need to visit a general surgeon to get him properly evaluated.

Clinical evaluation will dictate the further line investigation to arrive at a diagnosis.

Hope this answers your query. Should you have any additional queries, I will be available to help you.

With regards