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Breast Lump

A breast lump occurs as swelling or protuberance or a bulge or a bump in the breast that appears different from the breast tissue. The causes are infection, trauma, fibroadenoma, cyst, fat necrosis, and breast cancer. It is necessary to have a physical examination by consulting a doctor while having changes in the breast. Taking a Mammogram and ultrasound help to diagnose the abnormalities of the breast. Treatment depends on the cause. If it occurs due to infection, antibiotics are taken to treat it. If it occurs due to breast cancer, they are treated by doing chemotherapy and mastectomy.

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While examining my breast, I found two lumps on my left breast. Could it indicate breast cancer?

Query: Hello doctor, I was going through your site articles on breast cancer and read about the breast self-examination. I thought I would give it a try as I am 40 years old now. I examined myself in front of the mirror, and to my astonishment, I could find two small lumps on my left breast. Could they be ...  Read Full »


Dr. Monica Mathur

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a very good gesture from your side to examine your breast as you have found two small lumps. I would suggest you get a mammography or an ultrasound of both of your breasts done, and please consult a general surgeon in that contest. These may be inflammatory lum...  Read Full »

Could a lump under my left breast be breast cancer?

Query: Hi, I usually get my periods regular for five days cycle, and the flow is also decent. I have no other health issues, according to my knowledge. However, yesterday, while taking a bath and applying soap to my body, I noticed this swelling under my left breast. It is not swelling, and it is a palpabl...  Read Full »


Dr. Monica Mathur

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The lump under the breast is not normal and has to be investigated. You have not mentioned whether it is painful or not. I would suggest you get mammography of both of your breast done, and please get a consultation from a general surgeon. Such ...  Read Full »

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