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I have a bumpy patch on my left breast and itching across my breast and neck. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, who weighs 158 lbs and 5.9 feet tall. I feel that my strength is declining, and I have itchiness and hot sensation across my breasts, neck, and torso. I also had a bumpy rash patch surfaced on my left breast several days ago. This rash has not gone away, and it looks lik... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any family history of breast cancer? Do you have a fever, nausea, vomiting, or weight loss? When was your blood sugar and thyroid tested? Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old female, and I have been experiencing pain and pulsation in my right breast since a month. But I cannot see or feel anything unusual in my breast. What can be wrong with me? Please answer back. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It is important to see a healthcare provider if you are experiencing breast pain or unusual sensations, even if you do not see or feel any lumps or changes in the breast tissue. Here are a few possible causes for b... Read Full »
A middle-aged person has an asymptomatic palpable lump in the armpit. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, This query pertains to a palpable axilla lump in the armpit of a middle-aged female. The lump is painless and firm, without any skin redness or irritation from the past one and half months. The armpit area has not been shaved for seven months, further reducing skin irritation. The pers... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) shows a well-defined round to oval hypervascular heterogeneously hypoechoic lesion of size 11.9 x 6.1 mm containing cystic areas located in the deep subcutaneous plane in the right axilla. The lesion s... Read Full »
My breasts are changing in shape, and my nipples are getting inverted. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed some changes in my breasts, and my nipples are getting inverted. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. From the visual angles you shared (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the nipples look completely normal and healthy. However, to be sure, it is always best to examine them physically. Although I would like to know the following: Is there any d... Read Full »
Do the quarter-sized nonmobile lump under my nipple look like breast cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old female. I found a quarter-sized hard nonmobile lump under my nipple a day ago. Is that an usual spot to get breast cancer? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is usually uncommon to have breast cancer in this age group. It looks most likely a benign breast lesion or a localized infection. You have not given many details about this lump such as skin or nipple color change, any nipple discharge, whether you are married/unmarri... Read Full »
Will fibroadenoma of the breast recur?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a fibroadenoma in my breast, which was removed two years back. But now, I feel a small cluster on my breast. Can fibroadenoma recur? Someone said that I am infected with a sexual disease. I have regular periods, do I have any sexually transmitted disease? I am not sexually activ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to tell you that fibroadenoma is a non-cancerous breast problem which occurs in young women. These are usually hormone related and frequently regress after menopause. It is always recommended to increase vegetables and fruit intake, and exercis... Read Full »
I have been experiencing a non-itchy patch on my right breast for two weeks. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I had bilateral breast ultrasound two weeks back. The report was normal. After a week, I noticed a small gray lesion or patch on my right breast. It was not present earlier. I visited a breast surgeon regarding the same concern. The doctor said that it seemed like dermatitis and suggest... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is eczematous dermatosis. You need to take these medications and follow the below-mentioned instructions. 1. Apply Motium cream (Mometasone cream) at night for ten days. 2. Venusia M... Read Full »
My 3D mammography shows calcifications in my right breast. Is it a cause for concern?
Query: Hello doctor, I just moved, so I do not have an OB or internist to ask these questions. I did my yearly mammogram in 3D for the first time. I did bring my past images, but they were not in 3D. I got a call back for calcifications of the right breast, and it was recommended that I get three addition... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your mammogram report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it is very vague, no information about size and number of calcified areas. Calcification is due deposition of calcium over years, as is normally benign. Ther is a minimal chance of ... Read Full »
Can a cyst cause breast pain and discharge?
Query: Hi doctor, For the past two months I have had ongoing right breast pain. It first began as sharp stabbing pain that would last only a few seconds. Now I am getting some nipple discharge and burning sensation. When I spoke with my doctor about it, she said it might happen sometimes. I had some blood ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Breast pain, nipple discharge and cysts could be due to hyperprolactinemia. I do not see a prolactin level in your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Do you have a family history of breast cancer? Do these cysts develop even when you are of... Read Full »
Why do I have severe breast pain after every ovulation?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old female, and my LMP was on 21st of last month. My periods usually last for five days, and I take Triolmezest 40 for hypertension. After every ovulation (10th day), I have severe breast pain till the periods start. I just have sore breasts and no other problems. I took Py... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We need to do a breast examination and a breast scan to rule out any fibroadenoma. This generally causes pain in breasts especially nearing cycles. Consult a gynecologist or a surgeon personally for an examination. You may also try evening Primrose supplements t... Read Full »