What are the symptoms of nipple discharge?

Nipple discharge can have many types depending on the symptoms, including persistent, milky, serous, watery, and serous. When a woman's breasts are infected, there will also be pus-like discharge. Nipple discharge is mostly the early manifestation of the disease. Different diseases will have different symptoms when they discharge. The symptoms can be treated in time according to the symptoms manifested. The common symptoms of nipple discharge are as follows.

1. Milky discharge: Most of the milky discharge is physiological, especially in women after weaning and miscarriage. Milky discharge is not a manifestation of cancer, and women do not need to worry too much.

2. Purulent discharge: When a woman has pus-like discharge, it may be caused by vaginal enlargement or plasma cell mastitis. Women with pus-like discharge should receive anti-inflammatory treatment in time.

3. Light yellow discharge: Among nipple discharge, light yellow is the most common type of discharge. Various breast diseases in women will cause light yellow discharge, especially in women with breast hyperplasia. However, some light yellow discharge is due to intraepithelial papilloma or breast cancer. Light yellow discharge requires caution.

4. Persistent discharge: The color of persistent discharge can be divided into red, brown, light yellow, dark brown, etc. Persistent discharge is a very dangerous signal for women. It may be a manifestation of cancer and should be highly vigilant.

5. Cold water discharge: Some women will experience cold water discharge. Generally, there will be no marks left after the discharge. Cold water discharge is sometimes a sign of breast cancer. Further examination should be done for cold water discharge.