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Should You See a Doctor for Brown Nipple Discharge?

Should I see a doctor for this? Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to ask you about something. While showering, I noticed that when I apply pressure to my breasts, there is a discharge from my nipples that is dark brown and resembles blood, but the amount is small and only appears when...


Dr. Wang Gongliang Reply:
In general, when a non-lactating woman produces milk, the first consideration should be the issue of excessive secretion of prolactin. Therefore, a blood test to check the prolactin levels is necessary. If the levels are elevated (normal value < 35), it is often due to hyperse...

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