What causes breast discharge?

Women who are breastfeeding often secrete milk from their nipples. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. In addition, some women also have breast secretions, which is mostly abnormal. There are many reasons behind this. For example, patients with the well-known diseases such as breast inflammation and breast hyperplasia may have secretions, so it is usually necessary to go to the hospital for a detailed examination to find out the specific cause.

What causes breast discharge?

There is a small amount of white discharge from my breasts. I don't rest much and look at my areola. There is something like a rash. I think it is caused by inflammation.

Guidance:

First of all, you should pay attention to rest and avoid eating spicy food. You can use some anti-inflammatory drugs for active treatment.

White discharge from the breasts is likely caused by endocrine or hormonal disorders, or breast disease.

Guidance:

It is recommended to conduct endocrine, sex hormone, and breast B-ultrasound examinations to determine the cause of the disease, and then provide targeted treatment. During this period, pay attention to rest, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and keep a happy mood.

This symptom is called galactorrhea in clinical work. Please don’t worry, this phenomenon can be pathological or physiological in clinical practice.

Guidance:

It is recommended to go to a more professional breast surgeon for a more detailed examination, and then make reasonable treatment based on the results of the examination.

If breast hyperplasia is accompanied by nipple secretions, the possibility of breast cancer needs to be ruled out and relevant examinations need to be actively carried out to confirm the diagnosis.

Opinion and suggestions: It is recommended to go to the hospital's thoracic surgery department as soon as possible to do breast ultrasound and mammography to see if there is breast cancer. If so, timely surgical treatment is required. If not, follow-up observation is enough. Live a regular life and eat less spicy and irritating foods. Good luck.

Breast hyperplasia is mainly caused by endocrine hormone imbalance, which can cause cyclical breast pain.

Suggestions: It is recommended to take Xiaoyao Pills and other Chinese patent medicines to soothe the liver and regulate qi. Pay attention to self-examination of the breasts. If you find a lump that grows rapidly or becomes hard in a short period of time, you must see a doctor at any time and perform surgery to rule out malignant transformation if necessary.