What is the reason for milk discharge from the areola

The nipple is the most sensitive and fragile area on the breast. During breastfeeding, because there are large and small holes distributed on the nipple, the nipple is also an important part for milk secretion. During the breastfeeding process, if there is any problem with the breasts, the mother can often discover it at the first time. Some women find that not only the nipples are producing milk, but also the areola around the nipples. What is the reason?

The areola is the ring-shaped area of ​​darker pigmentation around the nipple. The diameter of the areola is about 3 to 6 cm, and its color varies. It is rose red during puberty, and the pigmentation deepens to dark brown during pregnancy and lactation. It always gets darker after pregnancy and never fades. However, the color of the areola varies from person to person, and one cannot simply judge a woman's sexual experience or whether she has given birth based on the color of her areola.

Hello, if you experience breast pain and fever after milk engorgement, this may indicate mastitis and you need to be careful to avoid milk engorgement as much as possible. Usually, you should pay attention to letting your baby suck more and try to clear the milk ducts. Also, pay attention to keeping the breasts clean and hygienic. If there is inflammation, you can consider using some penicillin-like drugs for anti-inflammatory treatment.

Most of them are early symptoms of acute mastitis caused by milk stasis and obstruction of some mammary ducts. It is recommended to use a breast pump to empty the swollen and painful breast under the premise of proper breast massage and hot compress. You can also ask your husband to help suck hard, which can often clear the blocked milk ducts. If a breast lump occurs accompanied by local skin redness, swelling, and fever, seek medical attention promptly (it often develops into a breast abscess), and surgical incision and drainage of the abscess is required.

If milk does not overflow from the nipple's milk ducts but from the areola, you should consider milk duct fistula or areola gland inflammation. In addition to the treatments you have already applied, if it has not been relieved, you can consider weaning.