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Is A Thick White Discharge From Left Nipple A Concern?

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Question : I am a male 73 yrs old and I discovered a bit of a thick, white discharge from my left nipple. Should I call my doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
This condition is likely to be Galactorrhea in which milk like discharge occurs from the breast. It is a result of high blood prolactin levels.
However other possible causes need to be ruled out too and all this will require a physical examination
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Is A Thick White Discharge From Left Nipple A Concern?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: This condition is likely to be Galactorrhea in which milk like discharge occurs from the breast. It is a result of high blood prolactin levels. However other possible causes need to be ruled out too and all this will require a physical examination