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What Causes Sensitivity In The Nipples?

Posted on Wed, 30 Aug 2017

Question: My left breast nipple has been very sensitive and hurts if I touch it.

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please answer some questions and provide a photo if possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

Can you please upload a photo of the nipple so I can examine the skin around the area that is sensitive? To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

Also, please answer the following questions:
- When did you notice it from the first time?
- Is it getting worse?
- Is the shape of the nipple the same comparing with the other side?
- Have you had any discharge from it?
- When you touch it, is it swollen, or hard under the surface of the skin?
- Have you used any medication so far?
- What makes it worse and what makes it better? (if you have noticed anything)

All this information will help me understand more so I can advice accurately.

Looking forward to your follow up question.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Klarida Papaqako (16 hours later)

I answered all of these questions previously but don't know if it was sent to you. Let me know, please.
also sent photo of nipple to YYYY@YYYY .
xxxx
Noticed sensitive nipple about 3 months ago.
Not getting worse. better some days than others.
This nipple looks the same at the other nipple.
Never any discharge to date.
Somewhat more dense right under nipple but not hard.
Have used not medications.
Have not noticed anything that makes it better or worse.
Photo of nipple sent to YYYY@YYYY .
thanks, xxxx

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like nothing to worry about but keep an eye on it.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for the information and the photo.

I think that for now it is nothing to worry about. Maybe mild inflammation in any of the tubes which are accumulated in the nipple, which would explain the sensitivity.

But I don't think it is an infection because it would have become much worse in 3 months time.
Also I don't think it is a cancer or something else, because both nipple would be visibly different. The mammogram confirms it.

Anyway, you should keep an eye on it for changes. Signs to worry about are a itchy and scaly nipple, the sensitivity becoming pain and having redness around it and discharge.
If any of these signs that you should see a doctor as soon as possible so they can run further testing.

I hope this makes sense and the I have reassured you a bit.

Kind regards,
Dr. Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Klarida Papaqako (12 hours later)

Thank you.
Your comments are most helpful and reassuring that this likely is not something serious.
Will let things ride for now.
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to have been of help

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Glad to have been of help.

Feel free to follow up with me anytime.

If you don't have other questions about this issue, please kindly close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj