Patient's question:
My aunt has been menopausal for about a year or two. After menopause, her weight shot up, maybe by twenty or thirty pounds. No one paid much attention, thinking it was just because she was eating more. After all, many women tend to gain weight as they get older. Recently, my aunt noticed that milk was leaking from her right nipple. She got puzzled and went to the hospital for a check-up. The result turned out to be breast cancer.Doctor's answer:
Hello, nipple discharge refers to the leakage of blood, serous fluid, milk, or pus from the nipple during non-pregnancy, or the persistent leakage of milk for more than six months after stopping breastfeeding. It is important to note that breast cancer can also cause nipple discharge. If there is unilateral, single-hole hemorrheic discharge, further examination is necessary. If accompanied by a breast lump, it should be taken more seriously, and the possibility of breast cancer should be considered.