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What Causes Milk Like Discharge From Breasts?
A 27 year woman comes to your OPD because she has noticed milk like discharge from her breasts from the past 4 weeks .the examination reveals galactorrhea but is otherwise normal what is the probable diagnosis? what are the causes that can bring the similar symptoms?
Wed, 5 Jan 2022
Hi,
Galactorrhea can be seen in:
Pregnancy
Medicines like anti-hypertensive or anti-depressive medicines
Thyroid disorders
Over stimulation of breast (during sex, self examination or rubbing by fit clothes)
Chronic kidney disorders
Hyperprolactenemia
Proper history needs to be taken and investigations would find the cause for specific management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Galactorrhea can be seen in:
Pregnancy
Medicines like anti-hypertensive or anti-depressive medicines
Thyroid disorders
Over stimulation of breast (during sex, self examination or rubbing by fit clothes)
Chronic kidney disorders
Hyperprolactenemia
Proper history needs to be taken and investigations would find the cause for specific management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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