A few weeks ago my son had a lump under his right nipple and was extremely painful to touch. After visiting the doctors, on the first visit was told it may be joggers nipple but on the second visit that it was possibly an abscess and prescribed anti-biotics. Over a period of a couple of weeks appeared to have improved and produced no further pain. However, my son now has a similar lump on his other nipple, is red and extremely painful when touched. He also has lumps/infalmation under his arm pit. After being examined by a doctor today, he was told there was nothing wrong with him and that he simply has mastitis and is caused by hormonal problems. He is 19 years old and is still worried about the problem as the visit to the doctors has not reasurred him. Any comment on this would be welcomed. What are the possibilities of the Doctors diagnosis being wrong and would you advise a second opinion. Many thanks.
Hi,Welcome.Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-Gynecomastia with mastitis-or could be due to accompanied duct ectasia remnants causing infection with abscess discharge. USG / CT study with FNAC biopsy would confirm the cause of this painful lumps. HOpe this reply would help you.Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Does Red/painful Lump On Nipple Indicate?
Hi,Welcome.Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-Gynecomastia with mastitis-or could be due to accompanied duct ectasia remnants causing infection with abscess discharge. USG / CT study with FNAC biopsy would confirm the cause of this painful lumps. HOpe this reply would help you.Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS