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Question: Hi, last night I went to bed with a slightly sore and tender nipple and breast. Today it has gotten very sore and swollen and progressively worse as the day went on. The pain is pretty bad now and if I touch my nipple the pain radiates through my breast. I can feel the pain when I walk too. I done a pregnancy test to be sure and it was negative. It also feels very warm.
Brief Answer:
Need some more information to find the cause, which is the first thing
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If you do not mind, I would greatly appreciate it if you would write back to me with a response to all my questions, thank you.
+Are you on any medications currently?
+Are you on birth control?
+Do you have any current infections?
+Any diagnosed chronic conditions?
+What would your level of stress be on a level of 0 to 5?
+Any sudden weight gain or weight loss?
+Are you on a diet right now which includes long durations of starvation?
+Is your cycle regular?
+Are you expecting your period soon or did it just finish or is it delayed?
+Do you see any change visible changes on your nipples? If yes, would you mind attaching clear images of the region to our discussion or sending an email to me through the site at:
YYYY@YYYY
and please mention 'ATTN: Dr. Shoaib Khan' in the subject line.
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further.
Best wishes.
Need some more information to find the cause, which is the first thing
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If you do not mind, I would greatly appreciate it if you would write back to me with a response to all my questions, thank you.
+Are you on any medications currently?
+Are you on birth control?
+Do you have any current infections?
+Any diagnosed chronic conditions?
+What would your level of stress be on a level of 0 to 5?
+Any sudden weight gain or weight loss?
+Are you on a diet right now which includes long durations of starvation?
+Is your cycle regular?
+Are you expecting your period soon or did it just finish or is it delayed?
+Do you see any change visible changes on your nipples? If yes, would you mind attaching clear images of the region to our discussion or sending an email to me through the site at:
YYYY@YYYY
and please mention 'ATTN: Dr. Shoaib Khan' in the subject line.
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No to all of the above. I have a slightly underactive thyroid and take 25mg eltroxin.
Brief Answer:
2 possibilities in my opinion
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
I have examined the attached image and do not see any physical changes that could cause the current presentation which narrows it down to 2 possible causes which I should list in a minute. Before that I would like point out, when you said your reply was No to all the questions I answered, that meant your cycle is also not regular right?
This could most probably be due to the thyroid abnormality you have, and this could be one of the causes for the presentation. Coming to the 2 possible causes:
+Hormonal imbalance resulting from some change (e.g. pregnancy, thyroid abnormalities, birth control, etc.): As you have a thyroid abnormality, if your thyroid levels are not well controlled this could result in a hormonal imbalance
+The nipple-areola complex is very sensitive and wearing a bra all day can sometimes cause some amount of friction that can result in burning, tenderness, etc; the solution to which is just wearing comfortable bras, or avoiding them for a while and basically just avoiding friction completely for a while
If at all you are not able to get your hands on any of the medications I have listed above, then you will require a doctors prescription for which you may have to meet your doctor. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
2 possibilities in my opinion
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
I have examined the attached image and do not see any physical changes that could cause the current presentation which narrows it down to 2 possible causes which I should list in a minute. Before that I would like point out, when you said your reply was No to all the questions I answered, that meant your cycle is also not regular right?
This could most probably be due to the thyroid abnormality you have, and this could be one of the causes for the presentation. Coming to the 2 possible causes:
+Hormonal imbalance resulting from some change (e.g. pregnancy, thyroid abnormalities, birth control, etc.): As you have a thyroid abnormality, if your thyroid levels are not well controlled this could result in a hormonal imbalance
+The nipple-areola complex is very sensitive and wearing a bra all day can sometimes cause some amount of friction that can result in burning, tenderness, etc; the solution to which is just wearing comfortable bras, or avoiding them for a while and basically just avoiding friction completely for a while
If at all you are not able to get your hands on any of the medications I have listed above, then you will require a doctors prescription for which you may have to meet your doctor. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No my period is not regular and has not been for about 8 years.
Brief Answer:
So there is a pre-existing hormonal imbalance, this could be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
This indicates a hormonal imbalance, which is what we are suspecting to have caused the tender nipples; and so I would recommend a visit to your doctor to check on your hormone levels as well as your thyroid profile.
Best wishes.
So there is a pre-existing hormonal imbalance, this could be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
This indicates a hormonal imbalance, which is what we are suspecting to have caused the tender nipples; and so I would recommend a visit to your doctor to check on your hormone levels as well as your thyroid profile.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Will do. Thank you
Brief Answer:
I am always here to help
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You are most welcome ma'am. Do not think twice before messaging me, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
I am always here to help
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You are most welcome ma'am. Do not think twice before messaging me, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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