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Bump On Nipple. Sore To Touch, Growing Bigger. What Could It Be?
Hi I am a 26 year old female with a raised pimple looking bump on my left nipple . It is so sore to touch or if anything touches it. I ve had it for over a week and it seems to be getting bigger and more sore. Should I be worried. I ve never had anything like this nor has my mother. Should I be worried?? Being the Holiday season it s very difficult to seek a doctor and soon I ll be out of my hometown going back to school where I don t have a doctor. Please help as I am very stressed at the moment.
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
Hi,
Although it is difficult to find a doctor, you should see a physician as soon as possible.
The lump you are referring could be an abscess or infection; so you might need oral antibiotic and local cleaning by a healthcare specialist.
Meanwhile, until you see a doctor, I'd advise to:
- apply warm and cold compresses to the affected area
- take paracetamol or mephenamic acid for the pain
- do massage the sore area to make the fluid inside drain
Once again, only a doctor could assist you further!
Dr.Alba
Although it is difficult to find a doctor, you should see a physician as soon as possible.
The lump you are referring could be an abscess or infection; so you might need oral antibiotic and local cleaning by a healthcare specialist.
Meanwhile, until you see a doctor, I'd advise to:
- apply warm and cold compresses to the affected area
- take paracetamol or mephenamic acid for the pain
- do massage the sore area to make the fluid inside drain
Once again, only a doctor could assist you further!
Dr.Alba
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