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Hi, I woke up this morning with a painful lump in my right breast just behind my nipple. The area where the lump is swollen a bit and is very very painful. Previously i have had a small amount of discharge in my bra from my nipple but never thought anything of it. The discharge is still there and is a brownish colour. What should I do?
Any lump in the breasts needs to be properly investigated so I would recommend you to see your doctor and have it checked. If you are under 30 years of age the doctor might also ask for an ultrasound and 30-40 years of age an ultrasound or a mammograme can be ordered and over 40 years of age a mammograme might be ordered. These will help visualize the breast tissue and identify the cause of the lesion.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes A Painful Lump In The Breast?
Hello, Any lump in the breasts needs to be properly investigated so I would recommend you to see your doctor and have it checked. If you are under 30 years of age the doctor might also ask for an ultrasound and 30-40 years of age an ultrasound or a mammograme can be ordered and over 40 years of age a mammograme might be ordered. These will help visualize the breast tissue and identify the cause of the lesion. I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician