Nipple discharge Nipple discharge is not usually a sign of anything serious, but sometimes it's a good idea to get it checked just in case. Nipple discharge is often normal Lots of women have nipple discharge from time to time. It may just be normal for you. It's also not unusual for babies (boys and girls) to have milky nipple discharge soon after they're born. This should stop in a few weeks. Nipple discharge in men is not normal. The colour of your discharge is not a good way of telling if it's anything serious. Normal discharge can be lots of colours. What happens at your GP appointment See a GP if:you have nipple discharge and any of these:
Its probably nothing serious. But theres a small chance it could be cancer, so its best to get checked. The GP will look at and examine your breasts. They may refer you to a hospital or breast clinic for further tests. These will usually show that you do not have cancer. What happens at the breast clinicAt the hospital or breast clinic, you may have a:
The tests are often done during the same visit. You'll usually be told the results on the same day, although biopsy results can take longer – you should get them in a week or two. Read more about what to expect at a breast clinic appointment from Breast Cancer Now Causes of nipple discharge Nipple discharge has many possible causes. Common causes include:
Read more about common breast conditions that can cause nipple discharge from Breast Cancer Now Nipple discharge by itself is not usually a sign of breast cancer. BestCareCompare | ||||||
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