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Hi,
Milky discharge (cloudy, whitish or almost clear in color, thin, non-sticky) is the most common type of discharge. Drugs or hormones that stimulate prolactin secretion can cause spontaneous, persistent production of milk (galactorrhea). Prolactin is the hormone produced by the pituitary gland that starts the growth of the mammary glands and triggers production of milk. Some pituitary tumors cause excess prolactin secretion that can lead to milky nipple discharge, usually from both breasts (bilateral).
Opalescent discharge that is yellow or green in color is normal.
Examination for Nipple Discharge
A blood test of prolactin levels is often made to determine hormonal causes of excessive milky discharge (galactorrhea). A hormone imbalance, pituitary tumor, and certain drugs such as sedatives, tranquilizers, hormone replacement or birth control pills may cause excessive prolactin levels.
Treatment for Persistent Nipple Discharge
The standard treatment for nipple discharge that has no hormonal involvement is duct excision. Duct excision is usually performed on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia. The procedure is usually done through a small circular incision near the areolar border around the nipple. It is not uncommon for the pathology found to be so microscopic that it is invisible without the assistance of a microscope. Typically, nursing ability and nipple sensation are preserved after duct excision. Breast-feeding in the other breast should have no affect from the duct excision in the opposite breast.
http://imaginis.com/breasthealth/ni…
Galactorrhoea i.e. milk secretion from breast (in absence of lactation) occurs due to high prolactin, thyroid and pituitary hormone disorders & due to abnormally increased sensitivity of breast cells to prolactin hormone so that they start making milk in response to many stimuli. By investigating & finding the exact hormone defect it can be effectively cured. For effective treatment qualified hormone specialist is must.
http://www.diabetesthyroidhormone.c…
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthato…
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