A +
A -
24Hrs Services
Help Line No. +91 11 12345678
Home
About Us
sssdf
We care... with care.
Find a Doctor
Lab Report
Request an Appointment
Virtual Tour
In Divine Art Gallery
To know what's latest in our hospital, please click here
Awards & Certifications
assuring the highest level of medical and service quality.
Health Information : Nipple Problems and Discharge
Home -
Health Information
Nipple Problems and Discharge
What are some common nipple problems?
Nipple conditions are a common benign breast condition affecting many women. Some problems are related to lactation, while others are not. Like all breast conditions, any nipple problems should be reported to your physician for a prompt diagnosis and treatment.
How is nipple discharge diagnosed?
Your physician will, most likely, want to determine if the discharge is coming from one duct or several. Multiple duct discharge is nearly always benign and is likely due to changes like ectasia. When the discharge is coming from a single duct, this may be more significant. However, if mammography shows no abnormality, surgery may not be necessary.
Nipple discharge may occur in a variety of colors and textures. Your physician may take a sample of the discharge and have it analyzed in a laboratory to confirm a diagnosis.
Treatment for ectasia:
Specific treatment for ectasia will be determined by your physician based on:
• your age, overall health, and medical history
• extent of the condition
• your tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies
• expectations for the course of the condition
• your opinion or preference
Treatment for ectasia generally involves treating the symptoms. This may include warm compresses and/or antibiotics. In some cases, surgery is required to remove the breast duct(s).