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What Causes A Small Painful Bump On Nipple?

Recently, I noticed a small bump on my nipple. Thinking it was a pimple, I tried to pop it, but didn t really persist at it. It has now been 2 or 3 days and its swollen, hurts and has raised quite high. I can t sleep on my left side because of the irritatio on my boob.
Mon, 18 May 2015
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Hello dear,
Welcome to HCM! Bumps within breast are usually found ocasionally. Most bumps are not cancer but points changes within the breast tissue. As your breasts develop, changes occur. These changes are influenced by normal hormonal variations.Breast pain is a common breast problem in youngster who are still having their periods.I understand your concern, breast pain is rarely the only symptom of breast cancer. Most breast cancers involve a mass or lump.There are some kinds of pain:
1.Cyclic mastalgia: typically is worse before your menstrual cycle and usually is relieved at the time your period begins or throughout the cycle. It is caused by hormonal changes. Besides that the condition has been reported in postmenopausal women who take hormone replacement therapy.
2.Noncyclic mastalgia is not associated with the menstrual cycle. It usually appears in women older than 40 years. It is sometimes linked to a fibrous mass ( fibroadenoma) or a cyst.
I suggest you
1. Consult surgeon or oncologist.
2.You might require mastography.
3.Try to apply chloramphenicol and magnesium solution.
Take care!
Best regards.
Dr.Sagar Gaurav Shrivastva
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What Causes A Small Painful Bump On Nipple?

Hello dear, Welcome to HCM! Bumps within breast are usually found ocasionally. Most bumps are not cancer but points changes within the breast tissue. As your breasts develop, changes occur. These changes are influenced by normal hormonal variations.Breast pain is a common breast problem in youngster who are still having their periods.I understand your concern, breast pain is rarely the only symptom of breast cancer. Most breast cancers involve a mass or lump.There are some kinds of pain: 1.Cyclic mastalgia: typically is worse before your menstrual cycle and usually is relieved at the time your period begins or throughout the cycle. It is caused by hormonal changes. Besides that the condition has been reported in postmenopausal women who take hormone replacement therapy. 2.Noncyclic mastalgia is not associated with the menstrual cycle. It usually appears in women older than 40 years. It is sometimes linked to a fibrous mass ( fibroadenoma) or a cyst. I suggest you 1. Consult surgeon or oncologist. 2.You might require mastography. 3.Try to apply chloramphenicol and magnesium solution. Take care! Best regards. Dr.Sagar Gaurav Shrivastva