Is the discharge from one's breasts normal?
Prof Indraneel Mittra
Professor Indraneel Mittra
Dr Ernest Borges Chair in Translational Research and Professor Emeritus,
Department of Surgical Oncology
Tata Memorial Centre Tata Memorial Hospital and Advanced Centre for Treatment,
Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC),
Mumbai
Professor Indraneel Mittra
Dr Ernest Borges Chair in Translational Research and Professor Emeritus,
Department of Surgical Oncology
Tata Memorial Centre Tata Memorial Hospital and Advanced Centre for Treatment,
Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC),
Mumbai
Q: Is a slightly oily secretion from the breasts which can be seen on the bra normal, or is it indicative of any major or minor illness? The stain is only seen on the bra and cannot be felt on the breast itself.
A:It is possible that you are having some discharge from your nipple(s). You should confirm this by squeezing the nipple gently. This condition is quite common and usually harmless but if it is blood stained you should go and see a doctor.