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Female Breast Health
Discharge from breasts; Milk secretions; Lactation - abnormal; Witches milk; Galactorrhea
Call your health care provider if
Call your health care provider if you have any abnormal nipple discharge.
What to expect at your health care provider's office
The doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history and symptoms, including:
- Are you pregnant?
- Are you breastfeeding?
- What color is the drainage?
- Does it look like...
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What is mammography?
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Mammogram: calcifications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Nipple problems
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Discharge from breasts; Milk secretions; Lactation - abnormal; Witch's milk; Galactorrhea; Inverted nipple; Nipple discharge Symptoms ... Read more »
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