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What Causes Swelling And Inflammation In Nipple?

Swollen red nipple on my 17 mo old boy. Its was irritated a couple days go but now it large and round three times the size of the other nipple. it looks like the tip of the nipple has swollen. red moist looking and he does not seem in pain to touch. he laughed when my wife touched and pushed on it to see it it would pop. I told he not to try and pot it. Is this just irritation that has gotten out of control?
Thu, 2 Nov 2023
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Hello,

Your son should avoid any other fabric as it may further irritate the affected area. While bathing he should be gentle with himself, he should use mild antibacterial soap. You are suggested to get him clinically examined by a GP. His treating doctor will order few blood tests and investigations (biopsy, mammogram, etc.) done to rule out hormonal imbalance, tumor, fibroadenoma, cancer, etc. His treatment will depend on the pathology diagnosed.

If obese, he should do regular exercises and walking. He should maintain healthy weight. He will be given conservative treatment or may be advised surgery if needed. He is advised to stay away from stress, anxiety, addictions if any like smoking, alcohol, etc. He should take home made food. Avoid junk food, oily food, processed food, packaged food. Get him examined and treated at the earliest.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swelling And Inflammation In Nipple?

Hello, Your son should avoid any other fabric as it may further irritate the affected area. While bathing he should be gentle with himself, he should use mild antibacterial soap. You are suggested to get him clinically examined by a GP. His treating doctor will order few blood tests and investigations (biopsy, mammogram, etc.) done to rule out hormonal imbalance, tumor, fibroadenoma, cancer, etc. His treatment will depend on the pathology diagnosed. If obese, he should do regular exercises and walking. He should maintain healthy weight. He will be given conservative treatment or may be advised surgery if needed. He is advised to stay away from stress, anxiety, addictions if any like smoking, alcohol, etc. He should take home made food. Avoid junk food, oily food, processed food, packaged food. Get him examined and treated at the earliest. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician