Nipple discharge that contains pus may indicate an infection in your breast. This is also known as mastitis. Mastitis is usually seen in women who are breastfeeding. But it can develop in women who are not lactating.
Similarly, should I squeeze the pus out of my nipple?
Nipple
| Color | Possible cause |
|---|---|
| white, cloudy, yellow, or filled with pus | an infection of the breast or nipple |
| green | cysts |
Moreover, what does yellow discharge from nipple mean?
This discharge of fluid from a normal breast is referred to as ‘physiological discharge‘. This discharge is usually yellow, milky, or green in appearance, it does not happen spontaneously, and it can often be seen to be coming from more than one duct. Physiological nipple discharge is no cause for concern.
Should I be worried if I have nipple discharge?
The most common cause of nipple discharge is iuntraductal papilloma, a small, benign tumor in the milk duct. This condition is likely to cause bloody discharge from the nipple. All nipple discharge that is not related to pregnancy or breastfeeding should be evaluated by a doctor.
Will nipple discharge go away on its own?
Sometimes discharge from your nipples is OK and will get better on its own. You are more likely to have nipple discharge if you have been pregnant at least once. Nipple discharge is most often not cancer (benign), but rarely, it can be a sign of breast cancer.
