Nipple discharge
Nipple discharge: Introduction
Nipple discharge: Discharge of fluid or milk from one or both breasts.
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Causes of Nipple discharge:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Nipple discharge.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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causes of Nipple discharge
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Nipple discharge
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Causes of Types of Nipple discharge:
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types for Nipple discharge
Nipple discharge: Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Nipple discharge, as listed in our database.
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Nipple discharge Treatments
Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Nipple discharge may include:
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Diagnostic tests for Nipple discharge:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Nipple discharge. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Induce and inspect the discharge by compressing a quadrant of the breast Examination of breasts for breast lump
- Axillary and supraclavicular lymph node examination
- If suspicious lump is found, inspect liver, lungs and spine for signs of metastases
- Blood tests
- Prolactin hormone should be ordered if the nipple discharge is bilateral and milky
- Pregnancy test
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diagnostic tests for Nipple discharge
Nipple discharge: Animations
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Medications or substances causing Nipple discharge:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Nipple discharge as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Nipple discharge
Nipple discharge: Comorbid Symptoms
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms
for Nipple discharge may include these symptoms:
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Nipple discharge
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Assessment Questionnaire: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the
symptom: Nipple discharge. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic
tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not
be performed depending on the suspected condition)
Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is
important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an
accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring an up-to-date list of all of your all
medical conditions, medications including dosages, and names of numbers of any
specialist you see.
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Nipple discharge: Deaths
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Misdiagnosis and Nipple discharge
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News Archives for Nipple discharge
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Nipple Discharge
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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Nipple discharge: Related Rare Diseases
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Nipple discharge: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Causes of Nipple discharge listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Nipple discharge as a symptom include:
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causes of Nipple discharge
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Organs affected by Nipple discharge:
The list of organs typically affected by Nipple discharge may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Nipple discharge
The list below shows some of the causes of Nipple discharge mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Nipple discharge
How Common are these Causes of Nipple discharge?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Nipple discharge.
Of the 77
causes of Nipple discharge that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 1
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 75
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Nipple discharge
Conditions listing symptoms: Nipple discharge:
The following list of conditions
have 'Nipple discharge' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
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of any symptom.
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Nipple discharge?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Nipple discharge, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Nipple discharge:
Subtypes of Nipple discharge:
Bleeding nipple (9 causes), Lactation in females (9 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Nipple discharge:
Nipple symptoms (123 causes), Nipple abnormality (34 causes), Breast symptoms (240 causes)
Symptoms related to Nipple discharge:
Nipple pain (11 causes), Nipple symptoms (123 causes), Breast symptoms (240 causes), Breast infection (5 causes), Breast abscess (5 causes), Breast cyst, Breast duct papilloma, Mastitis, Breast cancer (3 causes), Ductal ectasia, Breast duct cancer, Breast papilloma, Paget's disease of nipple
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