Suggest Treatment For Pain In Nipples Along With Creamy Discharge

Posted on Thu, 4 Feb 2016

Question: After showering one of my nipples began to hurt when I looked at it a thick creamy substance came out so continued to apply a little pressure and more came out then a little blood followed now this morning it doesn't hurt it just itches a little is this something to worry aboyt

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Breast cancer should be ruled out

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Discharge of blood from the nipple can be present in various conditions like breast ductal ectasia , breast abscess and breast cancer.
I will suggest you to consult a surgeon to examine you properly, investigated including mammography and biopsy, if required and get further treatment accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.Please get back for further queries>
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar